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Requisition ID: 182950
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District
Department: Project Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills? In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information. Do you have strong mentorship skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you. If this sounds like a match for you, read on!
District Overview
Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth.
Location
This will be a travel based position. The individual will not be required to relocate, but will be expected to travel extensively.
Responsibilities
- Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
- Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed
- Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed
- Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other employees regarding safe and proper work practices. Evaluate that information to devise and implement a plan based on the evaluation for carrying out the duties of this position
- Observe functionality of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize them
- Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens.)
- Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in a safe manner
- Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
- Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log
- Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field
- Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections
- Purchase and expedite delivery of materials; manage the material’s control operation
- Assist site manager in implementing the project quality/assurance control program
- Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes
- Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
- Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in construction with an emphasis on safety
- Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of at least the following management systems: accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates and subcontracts
- Proven abilities and skills in the following: leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation as well as teaching and mentoring
- Ability to relocate and travel as business needs arise
- Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for his/her subordinates
- Ability to access all areas of the construction site
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 182950
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District
Department: Project Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills? In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information. Do you have strong mentorship skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you. If this sounds like a match for you, read on!
District Overview
Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth.
Location
This will be a travel based position. The individual will not be required to relocate, but will be expected to travel extensively.
Responsibilities
- Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
- Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed
- Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed
- Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other employees regarding safe and proper work practices. Evaluate that information to devise and implement a plan based on the evaluation for carrying out the duties of this position
- Observe functionality of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize them
- Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens.)
- Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in a safe manner
- Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
- Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log
- Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field
- Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections
- Purchase and expedite delivery of materials; manage the material’s control operation
- Assist site manager in implementing the project quality/assurance control program
- Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes
- Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
- Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in construction with an emphasis on safety
- Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of at least the following management systems: accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates and subcontracts
- Proven abilities and skills in the following: leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation as well as teaching and mentoring
- Ability to relocate and travel as business needs arise
- Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for his/her subordinates
- Ability to access all areas of the construction site
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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Who's Hiring
- HDR30
- HNTB Corporation13
- Horner & Shifrin13
- Jacobs12
- Stantec11
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services78
- Healthcare & Medical Services13
- Construction & Real Estate11
- Transportation & Logistics5
- Staffing & Recruiting4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation project manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- PMP or PE certification preferred or required for most mid-to-senior roles
- Experience managing federally funded transportation or infrastructure projects
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
- Working knowledge of NEPA, right-of-way acquisition, or environmental permitting processes
- Strong stakeholder coordination experience across public agencies, contractors, and design teams
Tips for Your Transportation Project Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to project phases
Transportation project managers work across planning, design, right-of-way, construction, and closeout. Call out which phases you've owned, not just the overall project. Hiring managers want to see where you add the most value in the delivery cycle.
List certifications before your degree
A PMP, PE, or CCM carries more weight in transportation job listings than your undergraduate field of study. Put active certifications at the top of your resume header so screeners spot them immediately, especially for federally funded projects that require them.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists transportation project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by funding source
Federal-aid projects under FHWA or FTA carry specific compliance requirements like Davis-Bacon wage rules and DBE reporting. Target those openings if you have that background, and flag it clearly in your cover letter since many applicants skip it.
Prepare a portfolio of delivered budgets
Interviewers in transportation almost always ask about cost control on capital projects. Bring specific examples of where you managed budget variances, handled change orders, or kept a project on schedule despite scope changes. Vague answers about 'multimillion-dollar budgets' don't land.
Follow up after a technical interview
After a panel or technical interview, send a follow-up note that references one specific project challenge discussed, then connects it to a solution you've implemented. It signals genuine interest and reminds interviewers of your relevant experience at the moment they compare candidates.
Transportation Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most transportation project managers?
The companies hiring the most transportation project managers right now include HDR, HNTB Corporation, and Horner & Shifrin, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is particularly high at engineering consultancies and public transit authorities managing large capital improvement programs.
How many transportation project manager jobs are remote?
About 67% of transportation project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most project management roles because site coordination and agency meetings often require in-person presence. Program-level planning, grant reporting, and pre-construction roles tend to offer the most schedule flexibility compared to active construction phase positions.
How do you become a transportation project manager?
Start with a degree in civil engineering, construction management, urban planning, or a related field, then build experience on transportation or infrastructure projects in a coordinator or design role. Earning a PMP or, for engineering-heavy roles, a PE license significantly increases your competitiveness. Most employers expect candidates to have led at least one full project delivery cycle before moving into a standalone project manager title.
Can you get a transportation project manager job with little experience?
Entry-level transportation project manager roles do exist, typically titled project coordinator or assistant project manager, and they're most common at large engineering consultancies with structured training programs. Internship experience on a DOT or transit project, combined with a relevant degree and familiarity with scheduling software, can offset a short work history. Targeting agencies running federally funded programs is often a more accessible entry point than private construction firms.
What does the transportation project manager interview process look like?
Most employers run a two-to-three round process starting with a recruiter or HR screening call, followed by a technical interview with a hiring manager or project director that focuses on how you've handled scope changes, contractor disputes, or budget overruns. Final rounds often include a panel with department leads or clients and may involve a written scenario or a walk-through of a past project using your own documentation.
Where can I find and apply to transportation project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to transportation project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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