Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Texas

Transportation Project Manager jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in highway infrastructure, toll systems, rail transit, and aviation with openings at every level from junior coordinator through senior program director. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and Austin lead hiring, where agencies and contractors such as TxDOT, AECOM, and Jacobs consistently staff large-scale projects. The most in-demand specialties include highway design-build delivery, transit capital programs, and traffic systems management. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles34
Top employerBurns & McDonnell
Top cityDallas, TX
Cities hiring12
Work type57% Hybrid
Top industryConsulting

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Sr. Project Engineer - Transportation
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Sr. Project Engineer - Transportation
Sanchez-Salazar & Associates, LLC
San Antonio, Texas
Business Operations
Customer Service
Project Management
Bachelor of Science

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Gresham Smith
Assistant Project Manager - Transportation Market
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Assistant Project Manager - Transportation Market
Gresham Smith
Dallas, Texas
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
Hybrid
Associate's degree in accounting
1,001-5,000

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Texas Department of Transportation
Design Mgr. / Transportation Engineer IV/V - FTW - S. Tarrant Co AEO
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Design Mgr. / Transportation Engineer IV/V - FTW - S. Tarrant Co AEO
Texas Department of Transportation
Fort Worth, Texas
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$84k - $128k/yr
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Poulos & Bennett
Project Manager, Transportation
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Project Manager, Transportation
Poulos & Bennett
Plano, Texas
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor's degree

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City of Dallas
Project Manager - Transportation & Public Works (Civil Service)
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City of Dallas
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Project Manager - Transportation & Public Works (Civil Service)
City of Dallas
Dallas, Texas
Engineering (Non-Software)
Manufacturing Operations
$89k - $112k/yr
Master's degree
10,000+

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Transportation Project Manager Jobs by City in Texas

Where Texas roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Dallas
9 jobs
Austin
6 jobs
Houston
5 jobs
Round Rock
3 jobs
San Antonio
3 jobs
Fort Worth
2 jobs
Bryan
1 job
Plano
1 job
Odessa
1 job

Transportation Project Manager Job Market in Texas

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

Who's Hiring

Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell4 open roles
Garver
Garver3 open roles
Amazon
Amazon2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Construction & Real Estate

What Texas Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in transportation project manager jobs across Texas.

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
  • Professional Engineer license issued or recognized by the Texas Board of Professional Engineers
  • Five or more years managing transportation infrastructure or capital delivery projects
  • Project Management Professional certification or equivalent program management credential
  • Demonstrated experience with TxDOT project delivery standards and design-build procurement
  • Proficiency in project controls software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project

Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a transportation project manager in Texas?

Most transportation project managers in Texas begin with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field, then build experience on infrastructure or transit projects. Engineering-focused roles often require licensure through the Texas Board of Professional Engineers, which administers the Fundamentals of Engineering and Principles and Practice exams. A Project Management Professional credential strengthens candidacy at the senior level. TxDOT experience or familiarity with Texas design-build delivery frameworks is a consistent differentiator.

How much do transportation project managers make in Texas?

Transportation project managers in Texas earn a median of about $100,700 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $63,380 for the lowest 10% to over $177,340 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire transportation project managers in Texas?

Employers hiring transportation project managers in Texas right now include Burns & McDonnell, Garver, and Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Texas's scale of highway expansion, toll system modernization, and transit capital programs keeps a broad mix of public agencies, engineering consultants, and construction contractors actively recruiting throughout the year.

Which Texas cities have the most transportation project manager jobs?

Dallas, Austin, and Houston carry the highest concentration of transportation project manager openings in Texas. Houston's port infrastructure and highway interchange programs drive volume there, Dallas-Fort Worth's rapid population growth fuels continuous freeway and light rail investment, and Austin's ongoing roadway and transit expansion has made it one of the fastest-growing markets for project management talent in the state.

Are there remote transportation project manager jobs in Texas?

Yes, but they're rare. Transportation project management is heavily field-oriented, requiring site visits, contractor coordination, and agency meetings that limit full-remote arrangements. About 71% of transportation project manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with most flexibility concentrated in planning, grant management, and program controls functions rather than active construction delivery roles.

How can I get hired as a transportation project manager in Texas with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is a project controls or assistant project manager role at a major Texas engineering consultancy such as AECOM, Jacobs, or Kimley-Horn, which regularly bring on early-career candidates from Texas civil engineering programs. TxDOT also hires entry-level transportation engineers and planners who rotate through project delivery units. Earning the Fundamentals of Engineering credential while in school, or pursuing a Project Management Professional associate-level certification, gives candidates a measurable edge over peers applying to the same openings.

Where can I find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Texas?

You can find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to the Texas market. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and specialty, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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