Project Manager - Transportation

Goodwin Recruiting
Canonsburg, PA, United States
  • Market Salary: $76,250 - $114,710 p/year
  • Engineering
  • Full-time
Our job summary
Lead major roadway and bridge projects with visible leadership and client-facing responsibility. Project Manager—Transportation Civil Engineering; full-time, on-site/hybrid in transportation engineering (location flexible); permanent role leading roadway/bridge/traffic projects from concept through construction. - B.S. in Civil Eng (M.S. preferred) - 5–7+ years transportation design and PM experience - PE preferred or ability to obtain - Experience with DOT coordination (PennDOT preferred) - Proficiency with MS Office; MicroStation preferred
Full description

Ready to lead transportation infrastructure projects that shape communities? In this role you’ll take ownership of high-impact roadway and civil engineering projects while advancing your career as a Transportation Project Manager. We’re looking for a motivated civil engineering professional with experience in transportation design, DOT coordination, and project delivery who’s ready to step into a visible leadership role. If you’re driven by results, collaboration, and long-term career growth, this is your opportunity to make a measurable impact.


We are seeking a motivated Project Manager – Transportation Civil Engineering to join our growing team. This role is ideal for professionals with experience in civil engineering, transportation infrastructure, project management, and quality control who are ready to take ownership of projects from concept through completion.


What You’ll Do as a Transportation Project Manager

· Lead the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects.

· Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, and staffing to ensure successful and timely project delivery.

· Lead design strategy in collaboration with teams and clients to ensure alignment and seamless delivery.

· Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permitting requirements, and quality standards.

· Identify project risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders

· Cultivate and strengthen client relationships to support successful project outcomes and repeat business.

· Oversee project billing, client updates, QA/QC of deliverables, and project closeout.

· Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimates for new and existing clients.

· Mentor and support the development of junior staff.


What You Bring, Your Expertise as a Transportation Project Manager

· B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Master’s preferred

· 5-7+ years progressive transportation design engineering and project management experience

· Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects for highway, bridge or traffic from design through delivery.

· Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it

· Proficiency in MS Office programs and MicroStation (preferred)

· Proven success in developing trusted, long-term client relationships

· Familiarity with PennDOT design standards preferred

· Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity and respect.

· Deliver high-quality work using critical thinking, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills.

· Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.

· Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.


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