Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Illinois
Transportation Project Manager jobs in Illinois are active across a broad range of sectors, including state highway infrastructure, freight and logistics corridors, transit expansion, and municipal public works, with openings at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior program manager. Chicago, Champaign-Urbana, and Rockford account for the largest share of postings, anchored by major employers such as AECOM, HDR, and the Illinois Department of Transportation. The most in-demand specialties are highway design and construction oversight, multimodal transit planning, and federally funded infrastructure delivery. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Transportation Project Engineer
Primary focus of this role is on project delivery and executing technical design tasks for various infrastructure improvement projects, including roadway, utility, and/or site design. In this role, the individual is expected to lead the technical aspects for design projects, including plans, specifications, calculations, exhibits, forms, and reports that meet clients’ expectations.
STV leads the engineering design for complex, multi-disciplinary projects that include roadway, utility, structural, rail, electrical, mechanical, and other related elements for a range of clients throughout the Midwest. Our team’s collaborative approach to projects leads to successfully delivering comprehensive and high-quality plans to our clients.
Qualifications
- Minimum of Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
- Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) License or ability to obtain within one (1) year; PE licenses in other states is a plus
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience with civil design
- Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway, City of Chicago, utility agencies, and/or municipalities
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microstation, GeoPak, ProjectWise, and OpenRoads
- Good oral and written communication skills
Essential Functions
- Lead the technical tasks associated with Phase 1 and Phase 2 transportation projects
- Provide guidance and mentorship to technical engineering staff across the team
- Execute technical tasks including developing technical reports, plans, specifications, supporting calculations, and client required forms
- Ability to meet with client and associated stakeholders and perform site visits in the field as necessary
- Develop and/or provide guidance on producing technical reports, calculations, memos, and forms related to a specific transportation subject matter (i.e. geometrics, drainage, modeling, permitting, traffic studies, bicycle paths, traffic signals, etc.)
- Coordinate with outside consultants (sub or prime) regarding project specific tasks, schedule, progress and reviews
- Use Computer Aided Design (CAD) software, including Microstation, GeoPak, and/or OpenRoads, to produce plans, details, alternatives, and exhibits for transportation improvement projects
- Willingness and ability to lead or assist in the development of design templates to streamline plan production and improve quality across the team
- Assist Project Managers and/or Group Leads to plan resources and coordinate internal workshare opportunities
- Attend industry workshops, seminars, trainings, and conferences
Compensation Range:
$130,962.60 - $149,671.54
STV offers the following benefits • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) • Disability insurance • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment • 401(k) Plan • Retirement Counseling • Employee Assistance Program • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Back-Up Dependent Care • Parental Leave • Continuing Education Program • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.
Not sure this role is the perfect match? We encourage you to apply if STV’s work and values resonate with you. We know great candidates don’t always meet every qualification, and research shows women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they do. At STV, we believe strong talent comes from a wide range of backgrounds, and your skills and experience may align with this or another opportunity as we continue to grow.
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What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation project manager jobs across Illinois.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or transportation planning required
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation preferred
- Project Management Professional certification strongly preferred for mid-level and senior roles
- Five or more years managing transportation infrastructure or public works projects
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with IDOT, FHWA, or Illinois tollway agencies
- Proficiency in project scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation project manager in Illinois?
Most transportation project managers in Illinois start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or urban planning, then build field experience on highway, transit, or infrastructure projects. Earning a Professional Engineer license through the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation strengthens candidacy significantly for roles involving design oversight. Many professionals add a Project Management Professional credential as they move into mid-level positions. IDOT and large Illinois engineering firms commonly develop talent through associate-level project engineer roles.
How much do transportation project managers make in Illinois?
Transportation project managers in Illinois earn a median of about $120,250 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $68,310 for the lowest 10% to over $207,570 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation project managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring transportation project managers in Illinois right now include Baxter & Woodman, Horner & Shifrin, and Chastain & Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Illinois's combination of a major interstate network, the Chicago regional transit system, and ongoing IDOT capital programs keeps a consistent pipeline of openings across both public agencies and private engineering consultancies.
Which Illinois cities have the most transportation project manager jobs?
Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria lead Illinois for transportation project manager openings. Chicago dominates because it hosts the regional offices of national engineering firms, the Chicago Transit Authority, Metra, and a dense concentration of infrastructure-intensive municipal projects, while smaller markets like Springfield and Rockford draw openings tied to IDOT district offices and regional highway programs.
Are there remote transportation project manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Transportation project managers typically oversee active construction sites, agency coordination meetings, and field inspections that require an on-site presence. About 63% of transportation project manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those tend to concentrate in the planning, grant writing, and program administration phases of larger infrastructure programs rather than active construction delivery roles.
How can I get hired as a transportation project manager in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project engineer or assistant project manager role at an Illinois-based engineering firm or an IDOT district office, where you support senior managers on highway or transit projects before taking on independent responsibility. Firms such as AECOM, WSP, and Hanson Professional Services in Illinois regularly hire recent civil engineering or construction management graduates into junior roles. A Fundamentals of Engineering exam pass and familiarity with IDOT's project delivery process give candidates a concrete edge at the application stage.
Where can I find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across engineering firms, public agencies, and infrastructure contractors. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to the employers posting them.
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