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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Overview

Open roles31
Top employerBaxter & Woodman
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring13
Work type37% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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STV Group
Transportation Project Engineer
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STV Group
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Transportation Project Engineer
STV Group
Chicago, Illinois
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$131k.6 - $150k.55/yr
Bachelor of Science

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CEI Services
Project Manager - Transportation Systems
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Project Manager - Transportation Systems
CEI Services
Chicago, Illinois
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $1600k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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William Charles Construction
Project Manager - Transportation Systems
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William Charles Construction
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Project Manager - Transportation Systems
William Charles Construction
Chicago, Illinois
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $1600k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management
51-200

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MasTec Inc
Project Manager - Transportation Systems
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MasTec Inc
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Project Manager - Transportation Systems
MasTec Inc
Chicago, Illinois
Construction Management
Program Management
Project Management
$120k - $1600k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in construction management
10,000+

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Baxter & Woodman
Transportation Engineer Project Manager
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Baxter & Woodman
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Transportation Engineer Project Manager
Baxter & Woodman
Bannockburn, Illinois
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Technical Program Management
$105k - $130k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor of Science
201-500

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Transportation Project Manager Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Rockford
5 jobs
Peoria
3 jobs
Decatur
2 jobs
O'Fallon
2 jobs
Des Plaines
2 jobs
Lisle
1 job
Marion
1 job
Mokena
1 job

Transportation Project Manager Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Baxter & Woodman
Baxter & Woodman5 open roles
Horner & Shifrin
Horner & Shifrin5 open roles
Chastain & Associates
Chastain & Associates5 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services

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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