Transportation Project Manager Jobs in New York
Transportation Project Manager jobs in New York represent one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in infrastructure, transit, and public works across a state with an enormous pipeline of capital projects. The heaviest hiring is in New York City, Albany, and Buffalo, where employers such as the MTA, AECOM, and WSP consistently staff these roles at every level from junior project coordinator through senior program manager. The most in-demand specialties are transit infrastructure, highway and bridge programs, and multimodal corridor development. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City's diverse people and businesses.
Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager, Transportation & Citywide Projects (SPM) reports to a Vice President of the Government and Community Partnerships (GovCo) team. The SPM will be responsible for managing stakeholder engagement for projects in the citywide transportation portfolio, as well as special projects as assigned. The SPM will serve as a liaison to City Council staff and develop responses to inquiries from elected officials and City agencies. The SPM will work closely with EDC teams to advise senior leadership on policy recommendations and to ensure EDC priorities and goals are included in transportation legislative efforts. The SPM will be responsible for generating outreach and engagement strategies to support projects important to the agency
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- With guidance from the Senior Vice President or Vice President, the SPM will create public, elected official, stakeholder engagement, and multi-faceted communications strategies.
- Support a portfolio of cross-departmental or cross-agency projects, ensure external project objectives are achieved, actively monitor and track progress of public commitments and project goals to serve New Yorkers.
- Develop relationships with stakeholders, establish trust and a positive rapport. Ability to manage up and seek guidance on next steps.
- Lead engagement on key EDC projects such as the Greenway expansion. Planning/Transportation, Asset Management with the expanded Ports/Waterfront/Transportation portfolio including Aviation and Blue Highways. Responsible for public approvals processes across portfolio, and coordination with Department of Transportation as required,
- Create and deliver presentations, memos, and other materials for various audiences (e.g. CH, elected officials and stakeholders, internal NYCEDC staff, partner agencies, public hearings
- Assist the Grants Team with all transportation related grant applications, review scopes, develop grant Administrator required stakeholder engagement plans to support application & implementation, coordinate all letters of support related to transportation grants.
- Coordinate Red Hook specific engagement particularly related to traffic congestion, traffic planning, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal and the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Build and maintain positive working relationships with Red Hook stakeholders including the Red Hook Business Alliance, the Red Hook Initiative, the Tenant's Association of the Red Hook Houses, and other Red Hook based stakeholders as needed.
- Continue to support the processes and procedures for the disbursal of the NYC Cruise Community Funds (BCT and MCT) working with internal teams, elected officials, fund administrators, and stakeholders to create clear rules and requirements for how projects will be selected for funding and how funding will be disbursed accordingly.
- Other duties as assigned, including providing project support for Government and Community Partnerships policies and procedures on short-term, interim, and long-term projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; political science, community planning or other relevant experience preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience working with elected officials, public agencies, and/or community-based organizations.
- Collaborative approach and experience working within interdisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in industry initiatives, transportation, project financing, and/or land use policy.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adjust as needed.
- Strong knowledge of the City, State and Federal legislative processes.
- Ability to travel within the five boroughs of NYC and attend evening and occasional weekend meetings. Valid Driver's license preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- New York City residency (required within 180 days of hire).
About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy.
NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:
- Generous employer subsidized health insurance
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Vision and hearing benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Short term and long-term disability coverage
- 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Up to 25 vacation days
- Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
- Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
- Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Continuing education and professional development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- College savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Gym membership discounts
- A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more
Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.
At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.
For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.
Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City's diverse people and businesses.
Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers.
Position Overview: The Senior Project Manager, Transportation & Citywide Projects (SPM) reports to a Vice President of the Government and Community Partnerships (GovCo) team. The SPM will be responsible for managing stakeholder engagement for projects in the citywide transportation portfolio, as well as special projects as assigned. The SPM will serve as a liaison to City Council staff and develop responses to inquiries from elected officials and City agencies. The SPM will work closely with EDC teams to advise senior leadership on policy recommendations and to ensure EDC priorities and goals are included in transportation legislative efforts. The SPM will be responsible for generating outreach and engagement strategies to support projects important to the agency
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- With guidance from the Senior Vice President or Vice President, the SPM will create public, elected official, stakeholder engagement, and multi-faceted communications strategies.
- Support a portfolio of cross-departmental or cross-agency projects, ensure external project objectives are achieved, actively monitor and track progress of public commitments and project goals to serve New Yorkers.
- Develop relationships with stakeholders, establish trust and a positive rapport. Ability to manage up and seek guidance on next steps.
- Lead engagement on key EDC projects such as the Greenway expansion. Planning/Transportation, Asset Management with the expanded Ports/Waterfront/Transportation portfolio including Aviation and Blue Highways. Responsible for public approvals processes across portfolio, and coordination with Department of Transportation as required,
- Create and deliver presentations, memos, and other materials for various audiences (e.g. CH, elected officials and stakeholders, internal NYCEDC staff, partner agencies, public hearings
- Assist the Grants Team with all transportation related grant applications, review scopes, develop grant Administrator required stakeholder engagement plans to support application & implementation, coordinate all letters of support related to transportation grants.
- Coordinate Red Hook specific engagement particularly related to traffic congestion, traffic planning, the Brooklyn Marine Terminal and the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Build and maintain positive working relationships with Red Hook stakeholders including the Red Hook Business Alliance, the Red Hook Initiative, the Tenant's Association of the Red Hook Houses, and other Red Hook based stakeholders as needed.
- Continue to support the processes and procedures for the disbursal of the NYC Cruise Community Funds (BCT and MCT) working with internal teams, elected officials, fund administrators, and stakeholders to create clear rules and requirements for how projects will be selected for funding and how funding will be disbursed accordingly.
- Other duties as assigned, including providing project support for Government and Community Partnerships policies and procedures on short-term, interim, and long-term projects as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; political science, community planning or other relevant experience preferred.
- At least 3 years of experience working with elected officials, public agencies, and/or community-based organizations.
- Collaborative approach and experience working within interdisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrated written, and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in industry initiatives, transportation, project financing, and/or land use policy.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and adjust as needed.
- Strong knowledge of the City, State and Federal legislative processes.
- Ability to travel within the five boroughs of NYC and attend evening and occasional weekend meetings. Valid Driver's license preferred.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- New York City residency (required within 180 days of hire).
About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city's future economy.
NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance. We offer comprehensive benefits and unique perks to ensure NYCEDC employees flourish in their professional and personal lives:
- Generous employer subsidized health insurance
- Medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
- Vision and hearing benefits
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
- Short term and long-term disability coverage
- 100% employer covered life insurance and supplemental life insurance coverage
- Up to 25 vacation days
- Floating Holidays and Summer Fridays
- Parental leave - up to 20 paid weeks
- Retirement savings programs
- Company-paid 401(a) defined contribution plan
- 457(b) tax-advantaged retirement savings plan
- Tuition Reimbursement program
- Continuing education and professional development
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
- College savings plan
- Backup childcare
- Gym membership discounts
- A Calm.com membership for mindfulness and mental health support
- Employee discounts through Plum Benefits and much more
Benefits listed above may vary based on the length and nature of your employment with New York City Economic Development Corporation. These benefits are subject to be modified at any time, at the discretion of the organization.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Social Responsibility Mission is to create a People First strategy by attracting, retaining, and engaging a diverse and talented workforce. Like the city of New York, NYCEDC knows our strength comes from each of our connected parts, making the fabric of our organization better and stronger because of our unique employees' talents.
At NYCEDC, all applications are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, evaluate, or make decisions regarding candidate resumes or applications. Each candidate is considered through a thoughtful, human-led review process to ensure equity, consistency, and alignment with the needs of the role.
For more information, visit our website at edc.nyc.
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What New York Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation project manager jobs across New York.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, or a closely related field
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred or required by most New York employers
- Professional Engineer (PE) license registered in New York State valued for senior roles
- Five or more years managing transportation or infrastructure projects from planning through construction
- Demonstrated experience coordinating with the NYSDOT, MTA, or New York City DOT on public projects
- Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Transportation Project Manager Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation project manager in New York?
Most transportation project managers in New York start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, or construction management, then build field or design experience before moving into a project lead role. A Professional Engineer license issued through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions strengthens candidacy significantly, particularly for roles on NYSDOT or MTA capital programs. The PMP certification is a common additional credential that New York agencies and consulting firms look for when promoting into a full project management title.
How much do transportation project managers make in New York?
Transportation project managers in New York earn a median of about $127,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $80,430 for the lowest 10% to over $204,600 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation project managers in New York?
Employers hiring transportation project managers in New York right now include LaBella Associates, GFT, and WSP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New York's volume of public-sector capital programs means consulting engineers, construction managers, and state and city agencies all maintain steady demand for this role year-round.
Which New York cities have the most transportation project manager jobs?
New York, Rochester, and Albany have the most transportation project manager openings in New York. New York City dominates because of the MTA's ongoing capital programs, the New York City DOT's active project roster, and the density of large engineering consulting firms headquartered or operating there, while Albany and Buffalo draw openings tied to NYSDOT regional offices and major highway and bridge rehabilitation programs upstate.
Are there remote transportation project manager jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Transportation project management involves active site coordination, agency meetings, and field oversight that require in-person presence for most of the role. About 40% of transportation project manager openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those arrangements tend to cover planning-phase or program controls work rather than construction-phase management.
How can I get hired as a transportation project manager in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is joining a large New York engineering or construction management firm as a project engineer or project coordinator, roles that AECOM, WSP, and Jacobs hire into directly from college. New York City's Department of Transportation and the MTA both run structured programs for early-career engineers that rotate through project delivery functions. Building toward a PE license through the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions while in these junior roles positions candidates to step into a full project manager title within a few years.
Where can I find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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