Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Transportation Project Manager jobs in Wisconsin are consistently active, concentrated in highway infrastructure, transit systems, and municipal public works projects across a state that invests heavily in its road and bridge network. The largest hiring markets are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where firms like AECOM, Strand Associates, and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation maintain steady project pipelines. Demand is strongest for project managers with expertise in federal-aid program delivery, design-build procurement, and construction contract administration. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Transportation Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of roadway design, DOT, and project management experience supporting design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact and growth of a team.
Requirements:- Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
- Oversee the technical aspects of various projects
- Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
- Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
- Review, interpret and act upon business metrics including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivables
- Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
- Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
- Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
- Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
- Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
- Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
- Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
- Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
- Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
- Write proposals and participate and/or lead interviews
- Grow, mentor and train staff
- Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
- Lead business development activities
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions
- Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
- Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
Required Skills
- Outgoing, friendly, approachable
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
- Understanding of alternative delivery methods
- Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
- Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
- General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
- Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
- Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
- Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
- Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
- Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
- Ability to coach and motivate others
Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in WI (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
- 8+ years of progressive experience in design
- This position may require travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.?
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.?
Join us in creating a better world.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Transportation Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of roadway design, DOT, and project management experience supporting design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact and growth of a team.
Requirements:- Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
- Oversee the technical aspects of various projects
- Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
- Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
- Review, interpret and act upon business metrics including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivables
- Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
- Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
- Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
- Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
- Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
- Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
- Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
- Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
- Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
- Write proposals and participate and/or lead interviews
- Grow, mentor and train staff
- Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
- Lead business development activities
- Negotiate contract terms and conditions
- Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
- Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
Required Skills
- Outgoing, friendly, approachable
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
- Understanding of alternative delivery methods
- Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
- Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
- General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
- Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
- Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
- Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
- Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
- Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
- Ability to coach and motivate others
Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in WI (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
- 8+ years of progressive experience in design
- This position may require travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)
At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative “One Team” mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients’ success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.?
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.?
Join us in creating a better world.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2025, Westwood was recognized as #77 on the ENR Top 500 Design Firms. Additionally, Westwood was ranked #5 for ENR's Top Design Firm for Solar, #6 for Battery Storage, and #3 for Wind (2025). The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation project manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a closely related field
- Professional Engineer licensure in Wisconsin or eligibility for reciprocal licensure through the Wisconsin DSPS
- Project Management Professional certification or demonstrated equivalent project leadership experience
- Minimum five years managing transportation infrastructure projects from design through construction closeout
- Hands-on experience with federal-aid project delivery under FHWA and WisDOT guidelines and documentation standards
- Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project for multi-phase programs
Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation project manager in Wisconsin?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management followed by licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, which administers the PE exam and reciprocal endorsements. Most employers also expect several years of progressively responsible transportation project work under a licensed engineer before stepping into a project manager role. A Project Management Professional certification strengthens candidates without a PE license applying to non-engineering-of-record positions.
How much do transportation project managers make in Wisconsin?
Transportation project managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $95,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $57,410 for the lowest 10% to over $176,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation project managers in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring transportation project managers in Wisconsin right now include Ayres Associates, Westwood Professional Services, and MSA Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. WisDOT and county highway departments also hire directly and often post openings for project managers to oversee federally funded road, bridge, and transit programs throughout the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most transportation project manager jobs?
Madison, Wausau, and Middleton are the Wisconsin cities with the most transportation project manager openings, driven by Milwaukee's concentration of large engineering consulting firms and ongoing freeway reconstruction programs, Madison's state government offices and university-linked infrastructure initiatives, and Green Bay's growing transit and freight corridor investment tied to regional industrial expansion.
Are there remote transportation project manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. About 64% of transportation project manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the inherently field-oriented nature of the role. Program-level coordination, grant reporting, and stakeholder communication tasks are the functions most likely to be performed remotely, while site oversight, contractor meetings, and agency coordination typically require an in-person presence.
How can I get hired as a transportation project manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a project engineer or assistant project manager role at a Wisconsin-based consulting firm or at WisDOT, where structured mentorship and federally funded project volume create clear advancement paths. Firms like Strand Associates and GRAEF recruit civil engineering graduates directly into design and construction support roles that build toward project management. Completing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam early and pursuing an internship with a WisDOT regional office or county highway department significantly improves hiring prospects before full PE licensure.
Where can I find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings across consulting firms, public agencies, and construction companies. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background.
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