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.
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.
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.
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.
Manager, Operations & Research
$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...
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Senior Project Manager - PMO Lead
$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...
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$83K - $155K *
Contribute to the success of hygienic sensors by owning product strategy, collaborating with engineering, and driving market insights into actionable requirements. Lead product launches and manage lif...
1 week ago
EHV EPC Project Manager (Power Delivery)- Remote
$120K - $210K *
Lead the charge in managing high-voltage transmission EPC projects from inception to completion, ensuring technical excellence, client satisfaction, and adherence to safety and quality standards throu...
2 weeks ago
Construction Project Manager (convenient store projects)
$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...
4 days ago
Project Manager (Finance Focus)
$115K - $140K *
Lead complex IT projects by managing vendor workflows and deliverables. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with financial processes and objectives, delivering measurable value...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving complex technical projects from design to delivery. Oversee multi-phase builds, coordinate with diverse stakeholders, and ensure seamless transitions to operational success...
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Project Manager, Delivery Lead
$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...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Join our team to deliver innovative waste management solutions. Collaborate with clients to optimize operations through tailored technology integrations and enhance sustainability efforts while drivin...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Traveling Project Executive - Mission Critical
$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...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Sales
$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...
Reposted 2 days ago
$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...
2 days ago
Senior Manager, PMO (P&C 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...
Reposted today
Senior Preconstruction Manager
$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...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Civil Engineering Project Manager - Mission Critical (REMOTE)
$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...
Reposted yesterday
$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...
6 days ago
Assistant Commissioning Project Manager
$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...
4 days ago
Associate Director, Scheduling- Civil Infrastructure Construction
$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...
Reposted 1 week ago
Project Manager - Natural Gas Projects
$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...
1 week ago
$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...
Reposted 4 days ago
Commercial Manager (Cost Management)
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
3 weeks ago
$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...
2 weeks ago
$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...
5 days ago
Sr. Construction Manager, WWRGD - Industrial Development
$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...
6 days ago
What does a transportation project manager do?
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?
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?
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?
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