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, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with a mix of on-site, hybrid, and remote positions, and employers like HDR, Ardurra, and Chastain & Associates hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
SE3 is a growing civil engineering firm focused around our transportation team. Our team has a great reputation with our agency and consultant partners, and we are committed to great quality and serving the needs of our clients. We are seeking a seasoned Transportation Project Manager with hands-on experience delivering projects for Illinois transportation agencies including Counties, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Illinois Tollway. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, enjoy leading diverse teams, and know your way around IDOT and Tollway standards, this role is for you. You will have an opportunity to lead a variety of public sector projects across the company. SE3 has been involved in many significant transportation projects throughout our offices in Dallas and Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and the St. Louis and Kansas City, MO markets. The selected candidate will ideally work in our Chicago Metro office located in Lisle, IL but will have the opportunity to engage with projects companywide. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and assist with driving the expansion of our established and growing transportation group, SE3 is the place for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will have:
- Prior experience as a Project Manager on IDOT or Tollway projects
- Strong familiarity with IDOT BDE, BLR, and Tollway Design Manuals
- Serve as primary client contact
- Lead and coordinate internal teams, subconsultants, and external stakeholders
- Ability to mentor junior staff and support team growth
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables
- Experience preparing technical reports, plans, designs, cost estimates, and calculations
- Oversee QA/QC processes and ensure deliverable quality
- Support proposals, interviews, and business development efforts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 6-12+ years of transportation planning and/or design experience.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Illinois (or ability to obtain in a reasonable timeframe).
- Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or other transportation design tools.
COMPENSATION
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. We offer competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.
INTRODUCTION
SE3 is a growing civil engineering firm focused around our transportation team. Our team has a great reputation with our agency and consultant partners, and we are committed to great quality and serving the needs of our clients. We are seeking a seasoned Transportation Project Manager with hands-on experience delivering projects for Illinois transportation agencies including Counties, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), and the Illinois Tollway. If you thrive in a fast-moving environment, enjoy leading diverse teams, and know your way around IDOT and Tollway standards, this role is for you. You will have an opportunity to lead a variety of public sector projects across the company. SE3 has been involved in many significant transportation projects throughout our offices in Dallas and Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and the St. Louis and Kansas City, MO markets. The selected candidate will ideally work in our Chicago Metro office located in Lisle, IL but will have the opportunity to engage with projects companywide. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. If you are looking to broaden your horizons and assist with driving the expansion of our established and growing transportation group, SE3 is the place for you!
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate will have:
- Prior experience as a Project Manager on IDOT or Tollway projects
- Strong familiarity with IDOT BDE, BLR, and Tollway Design Manuals
- Serve as primary client contact
- Lead and coordinate internal teams, subconsultants, and external stakeholders
- Ability to mentor junior staff and support team growth
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables
- Experience preparing technical reports, plans, designs, cost estimates, and calculations
- Oversee QA/QC processes and ensure deliverable quality
- Support proposals, interviews, and business development efforts
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 6-12+ years of transportation planning and/or design experience.
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in Illinois (or ability to obtain in a reasonable timeframe).
- Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and/or other transportation design tools.
COMPENSATION
Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. We offer competitive benefits and a flexible work environment.
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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, Ardurra, and Chastain & Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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 32% of senior level transportation project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 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, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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.