Senior Level Transportation Project Manager Jobs

Senior level transportation project manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of complex infrastructure programs, delivery outcomes, and the technical teams executing them. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like HDR, Michael Baker International, and BKF Engineers hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles441+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerHDR
Top cityChicago, IL
Work type83% On-site
Top industryConsulting

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Kleinfelder
Transportation Engineer
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Kleinfelder
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Transportation Engineer
Kleinfelder
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Project Management
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Sundt
Construction Project Director - Transportation
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Sundt
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Construction Project Director - Transportation
Sundt
Vancouver, Washington
Customer Support
IT Support
Technical Program Management
$170k - $215k/yr
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Advance Auto Parts
Product Manager, Logistics and Transportation
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Advance Auto Parts
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Product Manager, Logistics and Transportation
Advance Auto Parts
Raleigh, North Carolina
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Rinker Design Associates, LLC
Senior Transportation Manager
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Rinker Design Associates, LLC
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Senior Transportation Manager
Rinker Design Associates, LLC
Glen Allen, Virginia
Civil Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's degree
51-200

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C
Transportation Engineer - Mid Level
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C
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Transportation Engineer - Mid Level
Company
Raleigh, North Carolina
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
Bachelor's degree

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Senior Level Transportation Project Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • HDR
    HDR29
  • Michael Baker International
    Michael Baker International21
  • BKF Engineers
    BKF Engineers17
  • Stantec
    Stantec12
  • AECOM
    AECOM11

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services309
  • Construction & Real Estate66
  • Healthcare & Medical Services26
  • Manufacturing13
  • Technology & Software12

Senior Level Transportation Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a senior level transportation project manager job?

Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned full project lifecycles, not just contributed to them. Demonstrating that you have led multidisciplinary teams, managed agency relationships, and delivered complex transportation infrastructure on budget and on schedule carries more weight than credentials alone. A portfolio of completed projects with clear scope, budget, and outcome details gives hiring managers a concrete reason to move you forward.

Which companies hire senior level transportation project managers?

Companies hiring senior level transportation project managers right now include HDR, Michael Baker International, and BKF Engineers, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large engineering and infrastructure firms, public transit authorities, state and local transportation agencies, and major contractors managing federally funded highway and rail programs.

Are there remote senior level transportation project manager jobs?

Yes, though most roles involve some on-site presence given the field-based nature of transportation work. About 17% of senior level transportation project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common for planning, program oversight, and client-facing coordination roles that do not require daily site inspection.

What makes a transportation project manager role senior level?

Senior level roles are defined by ownership over entire programs rather than individual tasks. Expectations include setting project direction, managing budgets and schedules independently, resolving complex technical and regulatory issues without escalation, and mentoring junior and mid-level staff. Senior professionals are also typically accountable for client and agency relationships, and they contribute to business development, proposal work, or departmental strategy.

Which industries hire the most senior level transportation project managers?

Senior level transportation project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Healthcare & Medical Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they manage the largest volumes of federally funded infrastructure investment, long-horizon capital programs, and multimodal network expansions that require experienced project leadership.