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The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a Transportation Project Manager - Roadway Design, PE to join our Transportation team in South Florida. This role will support the planning, design, management, and delivery of FDOT and local agency transportation projects, with an emphasis on roadway design, project management, multidisciplinary coordination, quality control, and client service.
The successful candidate will serve as a project manager and senior technical resource for roadway design assignments, while also mentoring junior engineers and supporting strategic business development efforts with FDOT and other transportation clients. This position is anticipated to support and lead selected pursuits, with FDOT District client development.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
The Transportation Project Manager will manage and support FDOT roadway design projects from notice to proceed through final delivery and post-design services. The role will include project management, technical design oversight, schedule and budget management, client communication, subconsultant coordination, and mentorship of junior engineers and technical staff.
The position will also support business development activities in targeted FDOT districts, including client relationship-building, pursuit strategy, proposal preparation, scope development, and staff hour estimates.
Essential Functions:
Manage FDOT and local agency projects from NTP through final design and post-design support.
Serve as Project Manager, Engineer of Record, or technical lead, as appropriate.
Provide technical direction for roadway design, drainage, lighting, signing and pavement markings, signalization, utility coordination, and temporary traffic control.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients, subconsultants, utility owners, permitting agencies, and internal staff.
Mentor junior engineers and designers on FDOT design and project delivery expectations.
Support FDOT client development in targeted districts.
Assist with pursuit strategy, proposal preparation, scope development, level-of-effort estimates, and client presentations.
Participate in selected FDOT meetings, professional organizations, industry events, field reviews, and project coordination meetings.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer license in the State of Florida.
- 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
- Experience managing FDOT or local agency transportation design projects.
- Strong understanding of FDOT design standards, procedures, manuals, and specifications.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary transportation project teams.
- Experience with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, or similar design software.
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and client-service skills.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and support technical staff development.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel periodically for client meetings, project coordination, or site visits.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with FDOT District 4, District 6, or other Florida transportation clients.
- Experience serving as Project Manager, Engineer of Record, Utility Coordinator, or discipline lead.
- Experience with roadway, drainage, lighting, signing and pavement marking, signalization, utility coordination, and temporary traffic control assignments.
- Experience preparing FDOT plans, specifications, estimates, design documentation, and submittal packages.
- Experience with FDOT LRE, Bluebeam, AutoTURN, GuideSIGN, AGi32, GEOPAK, OpenRoads Designer, or similar tools.
- FDOT Advanced Temporary Traffic Control Certification, FDOT Specification Package Training, FDOT LRE Training, or similar FDOT training.
- Experience supporting proposal preparation, scope development, fee development, client presentations, or pursuit strategy.
- Active involvement in transportation-related professional organizations.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform occasional fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or in the field.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- This role is anticipated to be based in South Florida, with work performed in an office, hybrid, or project-based environment depending on business needs.
- Occasional field reviews, client meetings, and project site visits may be required.
- Travel is expected to be periodic and generally tied to client meetings, project coordination, industry events, or site-specific needs.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers
Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
- Organization: 200 IEW
The Opportunity:
Tetra Tech is seeking a Transportation Project Manager - Roadway Design, PE to join our Transportation team in South Florida. This role will support the planning, design, management, and delivery of FDOT and local agency transportation projects, with an emphasis on roadway design, project management, multidisciplinary coordination, quality control, and client service.
The successful candidate will serve as a project manager and senior technical resource for roadway design assignments, while also mentoring junior engineers and supporting strategic business development efforts with FDOT and other transportation clients. This position is anticipated to support and lead selected pursuits, with FDOT District client development.
Why Tetra Tech:
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact:
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Position Summary:
The Transportation Project Manager will manage and support FDOT roadway design projects from notice to proceed through final delivery and post-design services. The role will include project management, technical design oversight, schedule and budget management, client communication, subconsultant coordination, and mentorship of junior engineers and technical staff.
The position will also support business development activities in targeted FDOT districts, including client relationship-building, pursuit strategy, proposal preparation, scope development, and staff hour estimates.
Essential Functions:
Manage FDOT and local agency projects from NTP through final design and post-design support.
Serve as Project Manager, Engineer of Record, or technical lead, as appropriate.
Provide technical direction for roadway design, drainage, lighting, signing and pavement markings, signalization, utility coordination, and temporary traffic control.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and communicate with clients, subconsultants, utility owners, permitting agencies, and internal staff.
Mentor junior engineers and designers on FDOT design and project delivery expectations.
Support FDOT client development in targeted districts.
Assist with pursuit strategy, proposal preparation, scope development, level-of-effort estimates, and client presentations.
Participate in selected FDOT meetings, professional organizations, industry events, field reviews, and project coordination meetings.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer license in the State of Florida.
- 10+ years of transportation engineering experience.
- Experience managing FDOT or local agency transportation design projects.
- Strong understanding of FDOT design standards, procedures, manuals, and specifications.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary transportation project teams.
- Experience with OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, or similar design software.
- Strong communication, organization, leadership, and client-service skills.
- Ability to mentor junior engineers and support technical staff development.
- Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel periodically for client meetings, project coordination, or site visits.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with FDOT District 4, District 6, or other Florida transportation clients.
- Experience serving as Project Manager, Engineer of Record, Utility Coordinator, or discipline lead.
- Experience with roadway, drainage, lighting, signing and pavement marking, signalization, utility coordination, and temporary traffic control assignments.
- Experience preparing FDOT plans, specifications, estimates, design documentation, and submittal packages.
- Experience with FDOT LRE, Bluebeam, AutoTURN, GuideSIGN, AGi32, GEOPAK, OpenRoads Designer, or similar tools.
- FDOT Advanced Temporary Traffic Control Certification, FDOT Specification Package Training, FDOT LRE Training, or similar FDOT training.
- Experience supporting proposal preparation, scope development, fee development, client presentations, or pursuit strategy.
- Active involvement in transportation-related professional organizations.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to perform occasional fieldwork, including walking on uneven terrain.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer or in the field.
Work Environment / Environmental Factors:
- This role is anticipated to be based in South Florida, with work performed in an office, hybrid, or project-based environment depending on business needs.
- Occasional field reviews, client meetings, and project site visits may be required.
- Travel is expected to be periodic and generally tied to client meetings, project coordination, industry events, or site-specific needs.
Life at Tetra Tech:
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Comprehensive and market-competitive benefits.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers
Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:
LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers
X (Twitter): @TetraTechJobs
- Organization: 200 IEW
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Who's Hiring
- BKF Engineers27
- HDR21
- HNTB Corporation10
- Ayres Associates9
- AECOM8
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services150
- Construction & Real Estate26
- Healthcare & Medical Services15
- Transportation & Logistics8
- 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 BKF Engineers, HDR, and HNTB Corporation, with the largest share of openings in California, Florida, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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 49% of transportation project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 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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