Transportation Manager Jobs in Dallas, TX
Transportation Manager jobs in Dallas, Texas are concentrated in the Stemmons Corridor, Deep Ellum, and the Inland Port of Dallas along I-20, across logistics, distribution, retail supply chain, and freight brokerage. Employers actively hiring include Burns & McDonnell, Jacobs, and DHL. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Description
Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our rapidly growing Transportation Practice. Our ideal candidate is someone with excellent client interaction skills who can design, manage, and lead roadway design teams for projects both locally and nationally from one of our North Texas Offices in Dallas or Austin.
As part of this position, you will be a key part of a seller/doer team and you will manage all aspects of projects from business development, scope and fee development, staffing plan development, design development, project oversight, quality management, and financial performance responsibilities.
- Responsibilities include:
- Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, trainings, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
- Serve as a project manager for transportation infrastructure projects for a variety of clients including but not limited to local/state/federal governments and agencies, utilities and planning organizations.
- Lead contract preparation and negotiation; coordination with regulatory agencies; project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; and the establishment of critical project objectives and performances for your projects. Responsible for ensuring revenue and project financial performance goals are met.
- Build and manage effective relationships with existing and new clients, customers and contractors throughout the project lifecycle, including client development, sales, maintenance, and management.
- Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians to design and manage the roadway and site development projects including geometric design of roadways & interchanges, drainage design, utility coordination, traffic control plan development, and quality review.
- Lead the development of cost proposals and qualification statements to achieve stated targets and standards for business development and financial performance.
- Provide project management, leadership, mentorship, and instruction to project teams and department staff.
- Prepare and present for clients and industry events and publications to continue to build personal and company brand in the state and nationally.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management or related degree from accredited program.
- Minimum 7 years of related experience.
- Texas Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain within six months.
- Past roadway design and project management experience for municipal and DOT clients.
- Client contacts with TxDOT and/or municipalities preferred.
- General business and financial calculation knowledge, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of transportation design guides, including the AASHTO Greenbook, the Roadside Design Guide, and MUTCD.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding work environment, ability to work overtime on short notice.
- Ability to work collaboratively with others (owners, contractors, engineers, designers) in a multi-disciplined project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Project Management
Primary Location US-TX-Dallas
Other Locations US-TX-Austin, United States
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 263568
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-JH #TRN
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Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell18

- Jacobs12

- DHL6

- GFT6

- Garver6

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
- Construction & Real Estate
Transportation Manager Jobs in Dallas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a transportation manager job in Dallas?
Dallas hiring concentrates in logistics and distribution along the Inland Port corridor near I-20 and I-35, in third-party logistics firms based in the Stemmons Corridor, and in retail and e-commerce distribution centers in the DFW Metroplex. Candidates who stand out bring hands-on carrier negotiation experience, proficiency with transportation management systems, and familiarity with the DFW freight network. A background with regional trucking or intermodal operations gives an added edge here.
Which companies hire transportation managers in Dallas?
Companies currently hiring transportation managers in Dallas include Burns & McDonnell, Jacobs, and DHL, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Dallas attracts a wide range of employers, from large national retailers and third-party logistics providers to regional freight carriers and food and beverage distributors.
Are there remote transportation manager jobs in Dallas?
Yes, though remote availability is limited for hands-on roles requiring yard oversight or carrier coordination on-site. About 60% of transportation manager openings tied to Dallas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote work most common for freight analytics, load planning, and carrier compliance functions. Tech-forward 3PL firms in the Stemmons Corridor tend to offer the most hybrid flexibility.
How can I get a transportation manager job in Dallas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Dallas is through a logistics coordinator or dispatch role at one of the many third-party logistics providers or regional carriers operating near the Inland Port or DFW airport. From there, moving into a transportation manager position typically takes two to three years of demonstrated routing and carrier management. Dallas distribution centers in the e-commerce and food service sectors also regularly hire operations leads who can grow into management roles.
Which industries hire the most transportation managers in Dallas?
Most transportation manager openings in Dallas sit in Consulting & Professional Services and Construction & Real Estate, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Dallas's position as a major intermodal hub, anchored by its proximity to Union Pacific and BNSF rail lines and DFW International Airport, keeps freight, retail distribution, and third-party logistics as the dominant hiring sectors.
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