Mid Level Transportation Project Manager Jobs
Mid level transportation project manager jobs go to professionals ready to own projects end to end, coordinate across agencies and contractors, and move work forward without close oversight. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with employers like Garver, MSA Professional Services, and HDR hiring at this level now.
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Transportation Project Manager (Civil Engineering)
Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for transportation infrastructure? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can lead projects and drive meaningful change? VS Engineering is looking for a Transportation Project Manager to join our team.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, providing flexibility while ensuring in-person availability for key meetings, site visits, and team collaboration in Northern and Lexington, Kentucky.
Why Kentucky? Why VS Engineering?
Northern Kentucky’s rapidly growing region blends rich history, culture, and innovation. From Covington to Newport and Purple People Bridge, to the Ohio River’s scenic views, it is a great place to live and work. VS is also excited to be creating opportunities within the Lexington community.
At VS Engineering, we take pride in our expertise in city, county, KYTC, and DOT transportation projects. We foster a team-oriented culture where your skills, leadership, and growth matter.
Your Role as a Transportation Project Manager
As a key leader on our team, managing and designing civil engineering projects focused on transportation infrastructure, you will:
- Collaborate with stakeholders – Work with contractors, officials, and suppliers to ensure project success.
- Manage all aspects of transportation projects, including scope, budgeting, staffing, and production.
- Lead and mentor project teams while developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Guide clients in securing funding and navigating agency policies for transportation projects.
- Prepare and oversee project proposals, contract negotiations, and client communications.
- Identify future opportunities and develop strategies to pursue those opportunities.
- Design and develop transportation solutions using cutting-edge design standards.
- Conduct research and produce reports, feasibility studies, and technical documentation.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At VS Engineering, we invest in you. As part of our team, you’ll have access to:
- Support & Growth – Work alongside skilled project managers and technical experts.
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible work arrangements, remote work opportunities.
- Competitive Benefits – 401(k), major medical insurance, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), short & long-term disability.
- Career Development – Opportunities to expand your skill set and advance your career.
- A Fun, Collaborative Culture – Team outings, social events, and a family-like environment.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited).
- Licensing: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in KY (required), IN, and OH (preferred).
- Experience: 5+ years in transportation infrastructure design with 3+ years managing KYTC projects.
- Technical Skills:
- ArcGIS, MicroStation/Bentley, Open Roads Designer (required)
- AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
What You Bring to the Team:
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to think critically and innovate.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
- A passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions with attention to detail.
- A team-oriented, service-driven attitude and a desire to take on new challenges.
Our Mission
At VS Engineering, our mission is to serve the communities where we live and work, driven by our core values: Client Focused, Trust, Work Hard. Together. Knowledge.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a motivated Transportation Engineering Project Manager looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Join us at VS Engineering— Let’s build something great together.
Transportation Project Manager (Civil Engineering)
Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for transportation infrastructure? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can lead projects and drive meaningful change? VS Engineering is looking for a Transportation Project Manager to join our team.
This position offers a hybrid work schedule, providing flexibility while ensuring in-person availability for key meetings, site visits, and team collaboration in Northern and Lexington, Kentucky.
Why Kentucky? Why VS Engineering?
Northern Kentucky’s rapidly growing region blends rich history, culture, and innovation. From Covington to Newport and Purple People Bridge, to the Ohio River’s scenic views, it is a great place to live and work. VS is also excited to be creating opportunities within the Lexington community.
At VS Engineering, we take pride in our expertise in city, county, KYTC, and DOT transportation projects. We foster a team-oriented culture where your skills, leadership, and growth matter.
Your Role as a Transportation Project Manager
As a key leader on our team, managing and designing civil engineering projects focused on transportation infrastructure, you will:
- Collaborate with stakeholders – Work with contractors, officials, and suppliers to ensure project success.
- Manage all aspects of transportation projects, including scope, budgeting, staffing, and production.
- Lead and mentor project teams while developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Guide clients in securing funding and navigating agency policies for transportation projects.
- Prepare and oversee project proposals, contract negotiations, and client communications.
- Identify future opportunities and develop strategies to pursue those opportunities.
- Design and develop transportation solutions using cutting-edge design standards.
- Conduct research and produce reports, feasibility studies, and technical documentation.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At VS Engineering, we invest in you. As part of our team, you’ll have access to:
- Support & Growth – Work alongside skilled project managers and technical experts.
- Work-Life Balance – Flexible work arrangements, remote work opportunities.
- Competitive Benefits – 401(k), major medical insurance, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), short & long-term disability.
- Career Development – Opportunities to expand your skill set and advance your career.
- A Fun, Collaborative Culture – Team outings, social events, and a family-like environment.
What You Need to Succeed:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited).
- Licensing: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in KY (required), IN, and OH (preferred).
- Experience: 5+ years in transportation infrastructure design with 3+ years managing KYTC projects.
- Technical Skills:
- ArcGIS, MicroStation/Bentley, Open Roads Designer (required)
- AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
What You Bring to the Team:
- A problem-solving mindset with the ability to think critically and innovate.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
- A passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions with attention to detail.
- A team-oriented, service-driven attitude and a desire to take on new challenges.
Our Mission
At VS Engineering, our mission is to serve the communities where we live and work, driven by our core values: Client Focused, Trust, Work Hard. Together. Knowledge.
Ready to Make an Impact?
If you're a motivated Transportation Engineering Project Manager looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something bigger.
Join us at VS Engineering— Let’s build something great together.
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Mid Level Transportation Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level transportation project manager job?
Position yourself around project ownership, not just task execution. Highlight experience managing budgets, schedules, or subcontractors, and emphasize deliverables you drove to completion. Tailor your resume to show you have handled the full project lifecycle, even on smaller projects, and call out any cross-agency coordination, permitting work, or stakeholder communication you led directly.
Which companies hire mid level transportation project managers?
Companies hiring mid level transportation project managers right now include Garver, MSA Professional Services, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of engineering and infrastructure consulting firms, public transit authorities, state departments of transportation, and large construction and civil engineering contractors.
Are there remote mid level transportation project manager jobs?
Yes, though the role often requires some field presence depending on the project phase. About 25% of mid level transportation project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common at consulting firms where planning and coordination work can happen off-site while site visits remain periodic.
How do I move up to a mid level transportation project manager role?
Growth from entry level into mid level comes from accumulating ownership, not just time. Focus on taking on progressively larger project scopes, volunteering to lead coordination meetings, and managing at least one project from kickoff through closeout. Building fluency in scheduling tools, budget tracking, and agency documentation standards, along with a record of on-time, on-budget delivery, signals readiness for mid level responsibilities.
Which industries hire the most mid level transportation project managers?
Mid Level transportation project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they run large, multi-year capital programs that require experienced project managers who can manage complexity and keep work moving across multiple stakeholders.