Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania
Transportation Project Manager jobs in Pennsylvania are in steady demand, concentrated in highway and transit infrastructure, bridge rehabilitation, and municipal public works projects at levels from entry-level coordinator through senior program manager. Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Harrisburg capital region are the primary hiring centers, with firms like AECOM, WSP, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation anchoring much of the market. The most sought-after specialties are PennDOT design-build delivery, transit systems management, and federal-aid project administration. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What We're Looking For
At HNTB, you can create a career that is meaningful to you while building communities that matter to all of us. For more than a century, we have been delivering solutions for some of the largest, most complex infrastructure projects across the country. With our historic growth, it is an exciting time to join our team of employee-owners.This opportunity entails being responsible for managing assigned project(s) throughout their full lifecycle including developing the scope and technical sections of proposal and procurement documents to participating in contract negotiations and overseeing the delivery of the project plan to successfully accomplish HNTB’s 4 for 4 performance: delivery of quality work, on time, on budget and to the client’s satisfaction on every project. This position proactively manages the budget, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications in support of the project’s objectives. Provides high level technical tasks while managing and reviewing design related specifications, calculations, reports and plans. Coordinates with internal and external partners including cross-discipline and functional teams to address and problem solve design related issues or concerns. The Project Manager I – Engineering typically manages project team(s) for one or more strategic (<$1M) projects or may lead and/or work as a discipline lead on a mini-mega ($1M to <$5M) project management team.
What You'll Do:
- Responsible for development of the project scope and fee quotation and assists in the preparation of technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
- Serves as the primary client liaison and manages the project team to deliver the scope, schedule, and budgets to completion and to the client’s satisfaction. Assists with client project scoping and contract negotiations.
- Performs technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specification, and production for assigned projects.
- Implements the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB's Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project. Leads the development and the execution of the project management plan. Supervises and mentors team to overall project objectives.
- Performs coordination with managers on project staffing, including, but not limited to; recruitment, development, retention, and succession of project staff; development of plan for project staff reporting; and support for performance and compensation reviews.
- Partners with Client Service Leaders and pursuit champions to assist with business development, building client relationships, and pursuit efforts for strategic and mini-mega projects in accordance with HNTB's Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA). Works with the project team and marketing resources to prepare appropriate proposal and presentation materials. Leads proposal development and interview presentations for strategic and mini-mega projects to the client as well as general presentations within the industry and community.
- May be responsible for the recruitment, hiring, development, and retention of staff, including development of plan for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience
- 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience
What You'll Bring:
- Winning, contracting, and successfully delivering 4for4 (on-time, on-budget, quality, client satisfaction) on smaller projects. Identifying and escalating risk and change management issues, with oversight from more experienced staff.
- Leading a team for a smaller project or task order with no or few subconsultants.
- Using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver smaller projects or task orders.
- Leveraging the Office Management Team to assist in implementing HNTB Sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
- Interfacing with your client-level peer on a smaller project or task order.
- Providing technical guidance to team and task leads as well as performing portions of the technical work.
What We Prefer:
- Master’s degree in Engineering
- 10 years relevant experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) certification
- American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Additional Information
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Visa sponsorship is available for this position. #CB #Highways.
Locations:
Harrisburg, PA, King of Prussia, PA (Norristown), Philadelphia, PA (Pennsylvania), Pittsburgh, PA.
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HNTB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Any staffing/employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of HNTB. HNTB will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person or entity. Staffing/employment agencies who have fee agreements with HNTB must submit applicants to the designated HNTB recruiter to be eligible for placement fees.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation project manager jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management recognized in Pennsylvania
- Professional Engineer licensure through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers
- Project Management Professional certification preferred by most Pennsylvania infrastructure employers
- Five or more years managing highway, transit, or bridge projects under PennDOT standards
- Experience with federal-aid project delivery and FHWA compliance documentation
- Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation project manager in Pennsylvania?
Most transportation project managers in Pennsylvania start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, then build field experience on highway or transit projects. Licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers strengthens candidacy for senior roles, particularly on PennDOT contracts. A Project Management Professional credential is increasingly expected by larger firms and public agencies seeking federally funded project leads.
How much do transportation project managers make in Pennsylvania?
Transportation project managers in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $105,240 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,560 for the lowest 10% to over $182,390 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation project managers in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring transportation project managers in Pennsylvania right now include Greenman-Pedersen, BARRY ISETT & ASSOCIATES, and HDR, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Pennsylvania's volume of active PennDOT corridor projects and SEPTA capital programs keeps a wide range of engineering and construction management firms posting consistently.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most transportation project manager jobs?
Pittsburgh, Shippensburg, and Mechanicsburg have the most transportation project manager openings in Pennsylvania. Philadelphia leads because of SEPTA expansion work and major I-95 corridor projects, Pittsburgh draws hiring from port authority transit and Southwestern Pennsylvania bridge programs, and Harrisburg concentrates openings tied directly to PennDOT's central headquarters and regional engineering districts.
Are there remote transportation project manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. About 67% of transportation project manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how field-intensive the role is across highway, bridge, and transit work. The tasks most likely to be done remotely are scheduling, document control, grant reporting, and stakeholder coordination, while site oversight and agency meetings typically require in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a transportation project manager in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for project engineer or assistant project manager roles at Pennsylvania-based engineering consultants that hold active PennDOT contracts, such as regional offices of large design firms in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh. PennDOT itself runs structured entry-level civil engineer trainee programs for recent graduates. Earning an Engineer-in-Training certificate through the Pennsylvania State Registration Board and gaining exposure to project scheduling software builds the foundation most employers require before promoting into project management.
Where can I find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current Pennsylvania openings. Find roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each employer.
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