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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This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Preconstruction Manager to support our Transportation Facilities practice in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic.
This is a hands-on project delivery role for someone comfortable managing public-sector transportation and facility projects from planning and preconstruction through bidding, construction and closeout. The successful candidate will work directly with clients, design teams, contractors and WSP leadership and will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, procurement, project documentation and overall project delivery.
The position is intended for an experienced project manager who can independently manage assignments while also contributing to larger transportation and facilities programs.
Your Impact
- Provide day-to-day project management for public-sector transportation and facility projects.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables and financial performance.
- Lead and support preconstruction and procurement activities.
- Coordinate preparation and review of bid packages, including Division 00 and Division 01 requirements.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and review documents for completeness, coordination, constructability and bid readiness.
- Support procurement and bidding activities, including bidder questions, addenda, bid evaluations and client coordination.
- Provide construction-phase project management and construction administration.
- Coordinate RFIs, submittals, change management, meetings, action items and project documentation.
- Work directly with owners, contractors, consultants and internal WSP disciplines to identify and resolve project issues.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, schedules and overall delivery performance.
- Support development of scopes of work, fee proposals and future project opportunities.
- Assist with continued growth and delivery of WSP's Transportation Facilities work throughout Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 7+ years of relevant project management, construction management, design management or preconstruction experience.
- Experience delivering building, facility, infrastructure or transportation-related projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule and budget.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and/or construction teams.
- Experience with construction documents, procurement/bidding and construction-phase administration.
- Ability to independently manage project assignments and multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients, consultants and contractors.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with public-sector transportation facilities, transit, aviation, bus, rail or other public infrastructure facilities.
- Experience working with PennDOT or other state, transit or municipal transportation agencies.
- Experience developing or administering public-sector procurement and bid packages.
- Working knowledge of Division 00 and Division 01 procurement and general requirements.
- Experience with project financial management, forecasting and change management.
- Experience developing proposals, scopes and fees. PE, RA, CCM, PMP or similar professional credential preferred, but not required.
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WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an experienced Project Manager / Preconstruction Manager to support our Transportation Facilities practice in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic.
This is a hands-on project delivery role for someone comfortable managing public-sector transportation and facility projects from planning and preconstruction through bidding, construction and closeout. The successful candidate will work directly with clients, design teams, contractors and WSP leadership and will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, budget, procurement, project documentation and overall project delivery.
The position is intended for an experienced project manager who can independently manage assignments while also contributing to larger transportation and facilities programs.
Your Impact
- Provide day-to-day project management for public-sector transportation and facility projects.
- Manage project scope, schedule, budget, deliverables and financial performance.
- Lead and support preconstruction and procurement activities.
- Coordinate preparation and review of bid packages, including Division 00 and Division 01 requirements.
- Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and review documents for completeness, coordination, constructability and bid readiness.
- Support procurement and bidding activities, including bidder questions, addenda, bid evaluations and client coordination.
- Provide construction-phase project management and construction administration.
- Coordinate RFIs, submittals, change management, meetings, action items and project documentation.
- Work directly with owners, contractors, consultants and internal WSP disciplines to identify and resolve project issues.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasts, schedules and overall delivery performance.
- Support development of scopes of work, fee proposals and future project opportunities.
- Assist with continued growth and delivery of WSP's Transportation Facilities work throughout Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 7+ years of relevant project management, construction management, design management or preconstruction experience.
- Experience delivering building, facility, infrastructure or transportation-related projects.
- Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule and budget.
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design and/or construction teams.
- Experience with construction documents, procurement/bidding and construction-phase administration.
- Ability to independently manage project assignments and multiple priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients, consultants and contractors.
-
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with public-sector transportation facilities, transit, aviation, bus, rail or other public infrastructure facilities.
- Experience working with PennDOT or other state, transit or municipal transportation agencies.
- Experience developing or administering public-sector procurement and bid packages.
- Working knowledge of Division 00 and Division 01 procurement and general requirements.
- Experience with project financial management, forecasting and change management.
- Experience developing proposals, scopes and fees. PE, RA, CCM, PMP or similar professional credential preferred, but not required.
#LI-TH1
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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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 HDR, Greenman-Pedersen, and BARRY ISETT & ASSOCIATES, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Philadelphia, 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 56% of transportation project manager openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of November 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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