TN Visa Transportation Project Manager Jobs
Transportation Project Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Engineer category, provided you hold a qualifying engineering or related degree. Canadian citizens can apply directly at the U.S. border with no lottery; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. Your employer will prepare a support letter for your application—no government filing or prevailing wage requirement applies.
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At Chastain and Associates, our mission is to build sustainable, functional environments where people live, work, and play. We value excellence, innovation, and connectivity. Chastain supports work-life balance with flexible hours, hybrid options, paid time off, and a culture that encourages personal and professional growth.
What You’ll Do As The Transportation Project Manager
You will oversee multiple IDOT phase I, II or phase III projects across various offices while managing and tracking the project backlog.
- Manage client relationships, cultivating new business connections, and collaborating with the Business Development Team to identify IDOT PTB items to pursue.
- Managing current IDOT Phase I and II engineering projects as well as County and Municipal Transportation projects.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and alignment with business objectives.
What You’ll Bring To The Table
- Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Illinois or ability to obtain
- Education: A Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering is preferred)
- Experience: 10+ years of experience working on IDOT roadway and bridge design projects, and managing/mentoring civil engineering staff
- Location: Rockford, IL - Hybrid schedule is available
- Software skills: Microsoft 365, MicroStation/Open Roads and Adobe (AutoCAD Civil 3D beneficial)
- Adaptability: excel at adapting to changing project requirements.
- Align with our core values: We do what we say, we do what it takes, we have an outward mindset, we operate with integrity.
What We Offer You
- 401K plan with generous company match
- Annual pay increases
- Flexible work hours
- Paid-time off based on total industry tenure
- We provide four types of medical insurance plans, along with medical reimbursement and dependent care benefits
- We pay for dental insurance, and short-term/long-term disability insurance
- Employee and employee plus family life insurance options
- 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
- Relocation assistance
- Cell phone reimbursement plan
- Annual boot allowance
- Verizon wireless employee discount program
- Sam's Club and Costco membership reimbursement
Ready to Make an Impact?
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Apply today to help us build communities that thrive! Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. At Chastain, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace—and you might be just the right candidate for this or another role.
Chastain and Associates LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Keywords: Senior Civil Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering, Roadway Design, Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Civil Transportation Projects, Public Infrastructure, Urban Mobility Solutions, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Transportation Planning, Traffic Simulation Software, Synchro, VISSIM, Stormwater Management, Pavement Design, Geometric Roadway Design, Highway Capacity Analysis, Project Lifecycle Management, Construction Documentation, Professional Engineer (PE) License, Civil Engineering Degree, PMP Certification, FHWA Standards, MUTCD Compliance, DOT Projects, Urban Roadway Projects, Interchange Design, Intersection Design, Multimodal Transportation, Public Transit Infrastructure, Large-Scale Civil Projects, Environmental Impact Studies, Project Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Client Communication, Budget Management, Proposal Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Mentorship, Team Development, Strategic Planning.
About us
At Chastain and Associates, our mission is to build sustainable, functional environments where people live, work, and play. We value excellence, innovation, and connectivity. Chastain supports work-life balance with flexible hours, hybrid options, paid time off, and a culture that encourages personal and professional growth.
What You’ll Do As The Transportation Project Manager
You will oversee multiple IDOT phase I, II or phase III projects across various offices while managing and tracking the project backlog.
- Manage client relationships, cultivating new business connections, and collaborating with the Business Development Team to identify IDOT PTB items to pursue.
- Managing current IDOT Phase I and II engineering projects as well as County and Municipal Transportation projects.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and alignment with business objectives.
What You’ll Bring To The Table
- Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Illinois or ability to obtain
- Education: A Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering is preferred)
- Experience: 10+ years of experience working on IDOT roadway and bridge design projects, and managing/mentoring civil engineering staff
- Location: Rockford, IL - Hybrid schedule is available
- Software skills: Microsoft 365, MicroStation/Open Roads and Adobe (AutoCAD Civil 3D beneficial)
- Adaptability: excel at adapting to changing project requirements.
- Align with our core values: We do what we say, we do what it takes, we have an outward mindset, we operate with integrity.
What We Offer You
- 401K plan with generous company match
- Annual pay increases
- Flexible work hours
- Paid-time off based on total industry tenure
- We provide four types of medical insurance plans, along with medical reimbursement and dependent care benefits
- We pay for dental insurance, and short-term/long-term disability insurance
- Employee and employee plus family life insurance options
- 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
- Relocation assistance
- Cell phone reimbursement plan
- Annual boot allowance
- Verizon wireless employee discount program
- Sam's Club and Costco membership reimbursement
Ready to Make an Impact?
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Apply today to help us build communities that thrive! Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. At Chastain, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace—and you might be just the right candidate for this or another role.
Chastain and Associates LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Keywords: Senior Civil Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering, Roadway Design, Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Civil Transportation Projects, Public Infrastructure, Urban Mobility Solutions, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Transportation Planning, Traffic Simulation Software, Synchro, VISSIM, Stormwater Management, Pavement Design, Geometric Roadway Design, Highway Capacity Analysis, Project Lifecycle Management, Construction Documentation, Professional Engineer (PE) License, Civil Engineering Degree, PMP Certification, FHWA Standards, MUTCD Compliance, DOT Projects, Urban Roadway Projects, Interchange Design, Intersection Design, Multimodal Transportation, Public Transit Infrastructure, Large-Scale Civil Projects, Environmental Impact Studies, Project Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Client Communication, Budget Management, Proposal Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Mentorship, Team Development, Strategic Planning.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Transportation Project Manager
Align your credentials to the Engineer category
Transportation Project Managers qualify for TN visa status under the Engineer category, not a generic management classification. Confirm your degree is in civil, transportation, or a related engineering discipline before targeting TN-sponsoring employers.
Target infrastructure firms with federal contracts
Employers working on federally funded transportation projects are experienced with visa sponsorship and understand work authorization requirements. Focus your search on firms holding DOT or FHWA contracts, where hiring internationally qualified professionals is part of established HR practices.
Clarify the support letter requirement early with hiring managers
Many transportation employers confuse TN with H-1B visa and assume a lottery is involved. Clarify the TN process early in the offer stage so HR understands there's no government filing delay—the employer prepares a support letter, Canadian applicants present it at the U.S. border, and Mexican applicants submit it at a U.S. consulate. This allows your start date to be set without bureaucratic hold-ups.
Search TN-sponsored roles through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Transportation Project Manager openings by employers with recent visa filings. This helps you focus on companies experienced with work visa sponsorship, reducing the likelihood you'd need to educate HR about the TN application process.
Prepare a TN support letter tied to your specific project scope
Your offer letter must describe duties that map directly to engineering practice, not general management. Work with your employer to detail deliverables like transportation corridor analysis or infrastructure lifecycle planning to satisfy USCIS's specialty occupation standard.
Understand Mexican nationals face a different process at entry
Unlike Canadians who can present TN documentation at a port of entry, Mexican citizens must obtain their TN visa at a U.S. consulate abroad. Schedule your consulate appointment as soon as your employer prepares your support letter to avoid gaps between your offer and start date.
Transportation Project Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Transportation Project Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, if your duties fall within engineering practice and you hold a qualifying degree in civil, transportation, or a related engineering field. The TN Engineer category covers transportation infrastructure planning and project oversight. Roles that lean heavily toward business management without a technical engineering core are harder to support and may face scrutiny at the border or consulate.
How does TN visa sponsorship compare to H-1B for Transportation Project Manager roles?
TN is typically faster and more predictable than H-1B for this role. There is no annual lottery for Canadians, no cap to worry about, and no multi-month USCIS adjudication wait. Canadian professionals can be approved at the port of entry the same day with complete documentation. H-1B requires winning a lottery, waiting for an October 1 start date, and a longer employer lead time.
What documents does my employer need to prepare for my TN application?
Your employer must prepare a detailed support letter describing your project management duties, your title, your worksite location, and the intended period of employment. You supply your degree credentials and proof of Canadian or Mexican citizenship. For Canadians, you present these documents at the U.S. border or port of entry; for Mexicans, you apply at a U.S. consulate. Incomplete employer documentation is one of the most common reasons TN applications are deferred at the border or consulate.
How can I find Transportation Project Manager jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search specifically for Transportation Project Manager roles where employers have recent visa filings, so you're not applying blindly to companies unfamiliar with USMCA classifications. Targeting employers experienced with work visa sponsorship reduces the risk of losing an offer because HR is already equipped to handle the TN support letter process and understands how TN differs from other visa categories.
Can I switch Transportation Project Manager employers while on TN status?
Yes, but your TN authorization is employer-specific. Your new employer must issue a new TN support letter before you begin work with them. Canadian citizens can present the new support letter at a U.S. port of entry to process the new TN. Mexican citizens need to apply at a U.S. consulate with the new support letter. You cannot start with the new employer until the new TN documentation is in place.