Project Manager, Transportation Jobs

Explore transportation project manager opportunities for experienced professionals leading complex infrastructure, transit, logistics, and mobility initiatives. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover roles that align with your expertise and career goals.

What Transportation Project Managers Do

Transportation project managers coordinate projects from planning and design through construction, launch, or operational delivery. They align multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules and budgets, assess risks, coordinate with public agencies and private partners, and keep stakeholders informed. Depending on the role, projects may involve highways, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports, freight, or emerging mobility systems.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly value project leadership, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, risk management, and strong communication. Experience with transportation infrastructure, regulatory requirements, procurement, and stakeholder engagement can be especially useful. Some roles request a degree in engineering, construction management, urban planning, or a related field, along with credentials such as PMP or a professional engineering license.

Explore Transportation Project Manager Careers

Find roles across consulting firms, construction and engineering companies, logistics organizations, technology providers, and government or transit agencies. Compare opportunities by specialization, seniority, location, and compensation, and use Ladders to focus your search on vetted positions paying $100,000 or more.

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$77K - $91K *

Build and maintain systems and processes to enhance philanthropic growth, ensuring effective data management, financial planning, and operational discipline to support high-performing fundraising effo...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective coordination, budget management, and team supervision while driving project success across all phases...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$83K - $155K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $210K *

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Portland, ORRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Transform project delivery by leading complex, multi-phase initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and maintain accountabil...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$115K - $140K *

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Madison, WIRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$110K - $130K *

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United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Interactive Response Technology, ensuring client satisfaction and timely execution while managing risks and fostering continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $110K *

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United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$200K - $300K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale mission-critical projects, ensuring strategic execution, financial performance, and team development. Drive client satisfaction and operational excellence in fa...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Drive project success by leading multiple initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring clear objectives and deliverables while collaborating with stakeholders to achieve performance goals and ma...

Salem, ORRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive product strategy and AI integration, ensuring innovative solutions meet market needs. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance user experiences and deliver high-value...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $175K *

Lead transformative insurance program initiatives, overseeing technology enhancements and operational workflows. Collaborate across teams to drive project management and ensure compliance, while optim...

United StatesRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion preconstruction initiatives for large-scale commercial projects, ensuring accurate estimates, client satisfaction, and alignment with company goals through effective communication and relatio...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $145K *

Bring your expertise to lead mission-critical data center projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance civil site designs while ensuring timely project delivery for high-profile cli...

Indianapolis, INRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join our team to lead and manage ultrasonic cleaning projects, ensuring safety and compliance while driving profitability. You'll be the primary contact for clients, guiding a dedicated team to achiev...

Brooklyn, NYRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$87K - $115K *

Transform critical facilities by providing technical leadership in commissioning projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure compliance, manage schedules, and execute testing for complex electr...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $220K *

Join a team that's shaping infrastructure projects through expert scheduling leadership. Your strategic planning and risk management skills will optimize resource use and ensure timely delivery in a c...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$188K - $205K *

Empower the future of energy by leading complex natural gas power projects. Drive execution from development to commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while collaborating with d...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing complex ERP implementation projects, ensuring alignment between customer needs and internal resources. Drive project success through effective communication, risk managemen...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $175K *

Drive project success by managing tender processes, overseeing costs, and resolving disputes. Collaborate with teams to ensure transparency and effective communication, while thriving in a dynamic env...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $100K *

Partner with us to lead and mentor a team in delivering utility software implementations, ensuring projects meet client needs and are completed on time and within budget while fostering a culture of c...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$85K - $100K *

Transform product initiatives by driving the Product Development Lifecycle, ensuring clarity and momentum across functions while empowering teams to focus on their expertise and decisions...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing enterprise restaurant technology deployment projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration and communication with stakeholders, whi...

Texas, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$81K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading construction projects for innovative industrial facilities. Ensure quality execution, foster teamwork, and navigate complexities to deliver exceptional results while mainta...

Illinois, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a transportation project manager do?question toggle

    A transportation project manager plans and delivers projects such as roads, bridges, rail, transit, airports, and freight systems. Responsibilities often include coordinating teams, managing budgets and timelines, overseeing risks and contracts, and communicating with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are common for transportation project manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek relevant experience and a degree in engineering, construction management, urban planning, or a related discipline. PMP certification, a professional engineering license, and familiarity with transportation regulations may be preferred for some positions.

  • Where do transportation project managers work?question toggle

    They may work for transportation agencies, transit operators, engineering and construction firms, consultants, logistics companies, or mobility technology providers.

  • How can I find transportation project manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, then refine your search by location, specialization, and seniority.