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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Requisition ID: 182950
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District
Department: Project Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills? In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information. Do you have strong mentorship skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you. If this sounds like a match for you, read on!
District Overview
Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth.
Location
This will be a travel based position. The individual will not be required to relocate, but will be expected to travel extensively.
Responsibilities
- Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
- Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed
- Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed
- Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other employees regarding safe and proper work practices. Evaluate that information to devise and implement a plan based on the evaluation for carrying out the duties of this position
- Observe functionality of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize them
- Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens.)
- Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in a safe manner
- Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
- Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log
- Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field
- Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections
- Purchase and expedite delivery of materials; manage the material’s control operation
- Assist site manager in implementing the project quality/assurance control program
- Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes
- Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
- Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in construction with an emphasis on safety
- Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of at least the following management systems: accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates and subcontracts
- Proven abilities and skills in the following: leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation as well as teaching and mentoring
- Ability to relocate and travel as business needs arise
- Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for his/her subordinates
- Ability to access all areas of the construction site
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
Requisition ID: 182950
Job Level: Mid Level
Home District/Group: MEC Transportation District
Department: Project Engineering
Market: Transportation
Employment Type: Full Time
Position Overview
As a Project Engineer, you will be responsible for the administrative and technical aspects of constructing a project, managing a team of field and cost engineers. Do you have strong interpersonal and information management skills? In this role, you will be the main conduit of information between the construction manager and the team for cost, revenue, cash flow information. Do you have strong mentorship skills? You will have the opportunity to develop the people below you. If this sounds like a match for you, read on!
District Overview
Mass. Electric Construction Company, a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation, is an industry leader in transit and rail system construction and maintenance throughout the United States and Canada. We specialize in the installation of overhead contact systems, traction power substations, signaling and train control, communications and control centers. Our commitment is to hire the best people, train them for today's demands and offer opportunities for growth.
Location
This will be a travel based position. The individual will not be required to relocate, but will be expected to travel extensively.
Responsibilities
- Develop complete understanding of contract plans and specifications
- Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed
- Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed
- Listen to directions and suggestions from supervisors or other employees regarding safe and proper work practices. Evaluate that information to devise and implement a plan based on the evaluation for carrying out the duties of this position
- Observe functionality of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
- Identify workplace safety hazards and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize them
- Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens.)
- Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in a safe manner
- Develop and maintain the project master schedule using appropriate techniques and scheduling software with input from other project management personnel.
- Manage document control; receive and log in new issue drawings and other contract documents; maintain document control log
- Review new issue drawings and contract documents for change of conditions; quantify impact of changes and review with supervisor; distribute new issues to field
- Prepare monthly cost projections using information generated from project management systems and prepare quarterly cash flow projections
- Purchase and expedite delivery of materials; manage the material’s control operation
- Assist site manager in implementing the project quality/assurance control program
- Improve project operations by recommending, as appropriate, better methods, staffing and procedural changes
- Act as managing project engineer/coordinator on multiple projects, providing supervision and on-the-job training for lower level engineers
- Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
- Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a construction-related field or equivalent experience and education in project or field engineering
- Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in construction with an emphasis on safety
- Working knowledge and ability to direct the operation of at least the following management systems: accounts payable/accounts receivable, materials control, estimating, job cost updates and subcontracts
- Proven abilities and skills in the following: leadership and management of people, communication (verbal and written), planning, organization, delegation as well as teaching and mentoring
- Ability to relocate and travel as business needs arise
- Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for his/her subordinates
- Ability to access all areas of the construction site
Other Requirements:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Work productively and meet deadlines timely
- Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
- Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
- Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
- May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.
We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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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 Jacobs, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 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, Houston, and Austin 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 67% of transportation project manager openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 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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