Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Nebraska
Transportation Project Manager jobs in Nebraska are in steady demand, concentrated in highway infrastructure, rail freight, and municipal transit projects across a state whose economy depends heavily on moving goods and people efficiently. Omaha, Lincoln, and Fremont are the primary hiring markets, with employers like the Nebraska Department of Transportation, HDR Inc., and Union Pacific consistently seeking project managers at junior, mid-level, and senior grades. Construction management, federal-aid program delivery, and traffic engineering coordination are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Nebraska employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Lead the Future of Transportation at Creighton University
Now Hiring: Senior Manager, Transportation Services
Are you a strategic leader who thrives on operational excellence, customer service, and innovation?
Creighton University is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Transportation Services to lead and elevate campus transportation operations. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee shuttle services, fleet management, transportation technology, vendor partnerships, budgeting, and service excellence—ensuring safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily transportation and fleet operations, including shuttle services, vehicle lifecycle management, scheduling, and service delivery.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and engagement.
- Manage budgets, contracts, vendor relationships, and operational performance.
- Drive continuous improvement through technology, data analytics, and customer-focused service enhancements.
- Serve as a key partner across campus and ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and university policies.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in transportation operations, fleet management, logistics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong expertise in operations management, budgeting, customer service, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets the university's approved driver standards. Ability to obtain and maintain authorization to operate university vehicles.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred but not required.
Why Creighton?
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, Creighton offers a robust benefits package designed to support your professional, financial, and personal well-being, including:
✅ 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution and matching
✅ Comprehensive Wellness Program focused on caring for the whole person, rooted in Creighton's Ignatian values, including free access to campus fitness facilities
✅ Tuition Remission & Tuition Exchange (FACHEX) opportunities, plus private high school tuition discounts for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents
✅ Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid volunteer service hours
Join Us
If you're passionate about leading transportation operations, developing teams, and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of transportation at Creighton University.
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
Lead the Future of Transportation at Creighton University
Now Hiring: Senior Manager, Transportation Services
Are you a strategic leader who thrives on operational excellence, customer service, and innovation?
Creighton University is seeking a dynamic Senior Manager, Transportation Services to lead and elevate campus transportation operations. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee shuttle services, fleet management, transportation technology, vendor partnerships, budgeting, and service excellence—ensuring safe, reliable, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
What You'll Do
- Lead daily transportation and fleet operations, including shuttle services, vehicle lifecycle management, scheduling, and service delivery.
- Develop and mentor a high-performing team while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and engagement.
- Manage budgets, contracts, vendor relationships, and operational performance.
- Drive continuous improvement through technology, data analytics, and customer-focused service enhancements.
- Serve as a key partner across campus and ensure compliance with transportation regulations, safety standards, and university policies.
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Transportation, Logistics, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in transportation operations, fleet management, logistics, or a related field.
- 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Strong expertise in operations management, budgeting, customer service, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets the university's approved driver standards. Ability to obtain and maintain authorization to operate university vehicles.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred but not required.
Why Creighton?
In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, Creighton offers a robust benefits package designed to support your professional, financial, and personal well-being, including:
✅ 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer contribution and matching
✅ Comprehensive Wellness Program focused on caring for the whole person, rooted in Creighton's Ignatian values, including free access to campus fitness facilities
✅ Tuition Remission & Tuition Exchange (FACHEX) opportunities, plus private high school tuition discounts for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents
✅ Generous Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and paid volunteer service hours
Join Us
If you're passionate about leading transportation operations, developing teams, and delivering exceptional service, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the future of transportation at Creighton University.
Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination. Creighton complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.
Applicants with disabilities needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application or hiring process should contact Human Resources at HR@creighton.edu. Creighton University seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University's mission and values.
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Where Nebraska roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Transportation Project Manager Job Market in Nebraska
A snapshot from current Nebraska openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- HDR3
- Olsson2
- Werner2
- Bowman1
- Ryder System1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Chemicals & Materials2
- Healthcare & Medical Services2
- Trucking1
- Manufacturing1
What Nebraska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation project manager jobs across Nebraska.
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Nebraska State Engineering Board
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field required
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute strongly preferred by most employers
- Five or more years managing transportation infrastructure or highway construction projects
- Experience coordinating with NDOT, FHWA, or local Nebraska municipalities on federally funded projects
- Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Nebraska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation project manager in Nebraska?
Most Nebraska employers require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management and several years of field or design experience. A Professional Engineer license through the Nebraska State Board of Engineers and Architects strengthens your candidacy considerably and is required for signing off on public infrastructure work. Many candidates also earn a PMP credential along the way. Starting in a project engineer or construction inspector role with the Nebraska Department of Transportation or a civil consulting firm is the most common path into project management.
How much do transportation project managers make in Nebraska?
Transportation project managers in Nebraska earn a median of about $97,380 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,320 for the lowest 10% to over $147,110 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation project managers in Nebraska?
Nebraska transportation project manager roles are posted by HDR, Olsson, and Werner and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Nebraska's mix of state agency work, rail infrastructure, and federally funded highway programs creates openings across both public-sector bodies and large engineering consulting firms headquartered in or operating out of Omaha and Lincoln.
Which Nebraska cities have the most transportation project manager jobs?
Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue account for the largest share of transportation project manager openings in Nebraska. Omaha drives the most volume as the state's largest metro and home to major rail, logistics, and engineering employers, while Lincoln concentrates state agency and university-related infrastructure work, and smaller markets like Fremont and Grand Island see openings tied to regional highway and freight corridor projects.
Are there remote transportation project manager jobs in Nebraska?
Yes, but they're rare. Transportation project management is fundamentally a field-facing role requiring site visits, contractor coordination, and agency meetings that can't be done remotely. About 8% of transportation project manager openings tied to Nebraska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those tend to be in early planning, grant writing, or program oversight functions rather than active construction management.
How can I get hired as a transportation project manager in Nebraska with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project engineer or construction inspector role with the Nebraska Department of Transportation, which regularly brings on early-career candidates through its structured development programs at district offices across the state. Large Omaha-based consulting firms also hire project coordinators and field engineers who move into management over time. Earning your Engineer Intern credential through the Nebraska State Board of Engineers and Architects and building field experience on federally funded highway or bridge projects gives your application a concrete edge over candidates without it.
Where can I find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Nebraska?
You can find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Nebraska on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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