Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Illinois
Transportation Project Manager jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Rockford, and Decatur and other Illinois metros, with employers like Chastain & Associates, Amazon, and CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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INTRODUCTION
SE3 is a growing civil engineering firm focused around our transportation team. Our team has a great reputation with our agency and consultant partners, and we are committed to great quality and serving the needs of our clients. We are seeking a seasoned Transportation Project Manager with hands-on experience delivering projects for Illinois transportation agencies including Counties, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Illinois Tollway. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, enjoy leading diverse teams, and know your way around IDOT and Tollway standards, this role is for you. You will have an opportunity to lead a variety of public sector projects across the company. SE3 has been involved in many significant transportation projects throughout our offices in Dallas and Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and the St. Louis and Kansas City, MO markets. The selected candidate will ideally work in our Chicago Metro office located in Lisle, IL but will have the opportunity to engage with projects companywide. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and assist with driving the expansion of our established and growing transportation group, SE3 is the place for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will have:
- Prior experience as a Project Manager on IDOT or Tollway projects
- Strong familiarity with IDOT BDE, BLR, and Tollway Design Manuals
- Serve as primary client contact
- Lead and coordinate internal teams, subconsultants, and external stakeholders
- Ability to mentor junior staff and support team growth
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables
- Experience preparing technical reports, plans, designs, cost estimates, and calculations
- Oversee QA/QC processes and ensure deliverable quality
- Support proposals, interviews, and business development efforts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6-12+ years of transportation planning and/or design experience.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Illinois (or ability to obtain in a reasonable timeframe).
- Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or other transportation design tools.
COMPENSATION
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. We offer competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.
INTRODUCTION
SE3 is a growing civil engineering firm focused around our transportation team. Our team has a great reputation with our agency and consultant partners, and we are committed to great quality and serving the needs of our clients. We are seeking a seasoned Transportation Project Manager with hands-on experience delivering projects for Illinois transportation agencies including Counties, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Illinois Tollway. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, enjoy leading diverse teams, and know your way around IDOT and Tollway standards, this role is for you. You will have an opportunity to lead a variety of public sector projects across the company. SE3 has been involved in many significant transportation projects throughout our offices in Dallas and Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and the St. Louis and Kansas City, MO markets. The selected candidate will ideally work in our Chicago Metro office located in Lisle, IL but will have the opportunity to engage with projects companywide. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and assist with driving the expansion of our established and growing transportation group, SE3 is the place for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will have:
- Prior experience as a Project Manager on IDOT or Tollway projects
- Strong familiarity with IDOT BDE, BLR, and Tollway Design Manuals
- Serve as primary client contact
- Lead and coordinate internal teams, subconsultants, and external stakeholders
- Ability to mentor junior staff and support team growth
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables
- Experience preparing technical reports, plans, designs, cost estimates, and calculations
- Oversee QA/QC processes and ensure deliverable quality
- Support proposals, interviews, and business development efforts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 6-12+ years of transportation planning and/or design experience.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Illinois (or ability to obtain in a reasonable timeframe).
- Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or other transportation design tools.
COMPENSATION
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. We offer competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.
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Transportation Project Manager Job Market in Illinois
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Who's Hiring
- Chastain & Associates6
- Amazon2
- CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY2
- Highspring2
- Tiger Analytics2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services11
- Retail4
- Technology & Software4
- Accounting & Auditing2
- Banking & Financial Services1
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 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
Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many transportation project manager jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 31+ transportation project manager openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Rockford, and Decatur. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
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 Illinois cities have the most transportation project manager jobs?
Chicago, Rockford, and Decatur have the most transportation project manager openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire transportation project managers in Illinois?
Employers hiring transportation project managers in Illinois include Chastain & Associates, Amazon, and CRAWFORD, MURPHY & TILLY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote transportation project manager jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 45% of transportation project manager openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for transportation project manager jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to transportation project manager jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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