Transportation Project Manager

Fehr & Peers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with matching

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Mentoring and Career Development programs

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions company in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager. The role involves managing complex transportation projects while mentoring entry-level staff and building client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in a related field and 3-10 years of relevant experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and paid parental leave, alongside opportunities for professional development in a flexible work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major.
• 3 – 10 years of directly relevant work experience in transportation planning, operations analysis, or engineering.
• Excellent technical writing and public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively lead projects involving transportation planning and engineering.
• Analyze and solve complex transportation problems involving various travel modes.
• Communicate clearly using strong writing and presentation skills.

Job description

If you are interested in multiple locations please only apply once, your preference will be discussed during the screening process.

Are you interested in creating cutting‑edge transportation solutions for communities in our Sierra Region? Do project management opportunities, collaboration, and building client relationships motivate you? Fehr & Peers is looking for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our team of innovative professionals. This role provides many opportunities to develop multimodal transportation solutions, mentor entry‑level staff, and build client relationships in the growing and vibrant Sacramento region. In addition, we provide an outstanding place to work and grow, with a focus on inspiring employees through a culture of flexibility, autonomy, and entrepreneurial approaches to achieve the best in both professional and personal development.

We partner with public and private sector clients such as cities, transit agencies and private sector clients/institutions, striving to be their most trusted advisors by delivering cutting‑edge technical expertise while embodying the diversity of our market area. You will manage complex and widely varied transportation projects from day one with the support of senior leaders across disciplines.

If you are passionate about improving communities, inspiring others, and showing initiative while enjoying all that the Sacramento region has to offer, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively lead a variety of projects, which may include traffic and transit simulation, campus plans, multimodal corridor studies, transportation impact studies, bicycle and pedestrian studies, regional transportation plans, and more
• Analyze and solve complex transportation planning or engineering problems involving all travel modes
• Communicate clearly and concisely using strong writing and presentation skills
• Make effective, timely and informed recommendations to elected officials, managers, and decision‑makers
• Develop and expand high‑quality internal and client relationships

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in transportation, civil engineering, urban and regional planning, or a related major (e.g., geography, math, statistics, economics)
• 3 – 10 years of directly relevant work experience in one or more of the following areas: transportation planning (e.g., bicycle or transit plans, infrastructure finance, transportation and land use policy), transportation operations analysis, transportation engineering and streetscape design, transportation demand management (TDM), and/or travel demand forecasting
• Excellent technical writing and public speaking skills
• Experience with project management and marketing
• Professional license (highly desirable)
• Willingness to travel to other geographic markets, on occasion

Benefit Highlights

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) Plan with matching and profit sharing.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Commuter Benefits.
• Paid Vacation, holidays and sick leave.
• 8 weeks of Paid Parental Leave.
• Mentoring and Career Development programs.
• Research and Development group participation, and more.

Full information about the benefits we offer can be found by visiting our careers page.

EEO

Fehr & Peers is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace. We welcome applicants of diverse backgrounds, and hire without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nondiscrimination

Fehr & Peers ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. If you need more information or special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, contact Human Resources.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Placement within the stated pay range will be determined based upon education, experience, and qualifications.