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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Overview

Open roles26
Top employerGreenman-Pedersen
Top cityPittsburgh, PA
Cities hiring19
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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HNTB Corporation
Transportation Project Manager I
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HNTB Corporation
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Transportation Project Manager I
HNTB Corporation
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor's degree in engineering
1,001-5,000

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Kleinfelder
Transportation Project Manager
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Transportation Project Manager
Kleinfelder
Sewickley, Pennsylvania
Project & Program Management
Specialized Engineering
Civil & Structural Engineering
Project Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Civil Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Operations Project Lead- Heavy Transportation
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Operations Project Lead- Heavy Transportation
TRIGO ADR Americas
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$65k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Trigo Group
Operations Project Lead- Heavy Transportation
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Trigo Group
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Operations Project Lead- Heavy Transportation
Trigo Group
Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$65k - $70k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
10,000+

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DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC
Project Engineer (Transportation Design)
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DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC
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Project Engineer (Transportation Design)
DYNAMIC ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS, PC
Newtown, Pennsylvania
Customer Service
Customer Support
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Transportation Project Manager Jobs by City in Pennsylvania

Where Pennsylvania roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Pittsburgh
6 jobs
Shippensburg
2 jobs
Mechanicsburg
2 jobs
York
1 job
Newtown
1 job
Hazleton
1 job
Olyphant
1 job
Scranton
1 job
Allentown
1 job

Transportation Project Manager Job Market in Pennsylvania

A snapshot from current Pennsylvania openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Greenman-Pedersen
Greenman-Pedersen4 open roles
BARRY ISETT & ASSOCIATES
BARRY ISETT & ASSOCIATES4 open roles
HDR
HDR3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

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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