Transportation Project Manager Jobs

Transportation Project Manager jobs are open across infrastructure, transit, civil engineering, and construction sectors, from entry-level coordinator roles to senior program directors, with specializations in highway design, rail systems, and transit planning. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles442+
Top stateFlorida
Top employerHDR
Top cityOrlando, FL
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Parsons
Project Manager – Highway and Transportation – Fresno, California
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Project Manager – Highway and Transportation – Fresno, California
Parsons
California
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Engineering
Specialized Engineering
$125k - $225k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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GHD
Transportation Project Engineer- Municipal Roadways
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Transportation Project Engineer- Municipal Roadways
GHD
Sacramento, California
Business Operations
Compliance & Risk
Project Management
$103k - $173k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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VeeRteq Solutions Inc.
Transportation Project Manager
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Transportation Project Manager
VeeRteq Solutions Inc.
Akron, Ohio
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
Bachelor of Science

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Expeditors
Transportation Operations Project Manager - Heavy Haul (Customer On-Site)
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Transportation Operations Project Manager - Heavy Haul (Customer On-Site)
Expeditors
Ellenwood, Georgia
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Sr. Project Engineer - Transportation
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Sr. Project Engineer - Transportation
Sanchez-Salazar & Associates, LLC
San Antonio, Texas
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
Bachelor of Science

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Transportation Project Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • HDR
    HDR22
  • AECOM
    AECOM13
  • Horner & Shifrin
    Horner & Shifrin13
  • Ayres Associates
    Ayres Associates10
  • Stantec
    Stantec9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services102
  • Construction & Real Estate17
  • Healthcare & Medical Services14
  • 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 HDR, AECOM, and Horner & Shifrin, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 60% of transportation project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 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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