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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$200K *

Unlock potential by leading complex tunnel and trenchless projects. Leverage your 15+ years of expertise in design and construction management to drive successful outcomes and enhance client relations...

Riverside, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative solutions in financial services by leading complex projects, leveraging AI tools, and collaborating with top private market firms to enhance portfolio monitoring and valuation proc...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $175K *

Elevate your career by managing innovative IT projects, leading Agile teams, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance system solutions. Drive client satisfaction through effective project delive...

Mclean, VARemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $175K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative technology solutions by managing Agile projects, guiding teams through the full development lifecycle, and ensuring high client satisfaction through effective...

Mclean, VARemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading the proposal lifecycle for federal and defense opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and quality in submissions, enhancing win ra...

Springville, UTRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K - $265K *

Partner with us to lead a high-performing engineering team, driving innovation and efficiency in our travel marketplace. You'll manage project lifecycles, enhance collaboration, and champion a custome...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Drive complex project implementations by leading cross-functional teams, managing deliverables, and ensuring compliance. Leverage Salesforce expertise to optimize processes and foster client relations...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $175K *

Lead the charge in utility and power substation projects, leveraging your expertise to manage technical, financial, and scheduling aspects while mentoring a team and building client relationships in a...

Chicago, ILRemote

6 days ago

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

$73K - $98K *

Lead energy management initiatives by analyzing usage patterns and implementing best practices. Oversee Central Energy Plant operations, mentor staff, and ensure efficient facility management across m...

Newark, NJRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and coordinating contractor efforts across multiple sites to meet performance obje...

West Virginia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$73K - $128K *

Lead diverse project teams to deliver exceptional results, ensuring alignment with client objectives and maintaining high standards throughout the project lifecycle. Drive quality assurance and risk m...

Indianapolis, INRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $170K *

Lead procurement excellence by overseeing purchasing processes, mentoring teams, and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, compliance, and continuous impr...

Fargo, NDRemote

4 weeks ago

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

$120K - $145K *

Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary engineering team to deliver innovative design solutions for power utility projects across North America, ensuring quality, compliance, and continuous improvement w...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $147K *

Unlock potential by leading cross-functional teams in mission-critical projects. Oversee deliverables, manage client relationships, and drive strategic business development while ensuring project obje...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering electric vehicle service center projects, ensuring alignment with client goals and timelines while managing documentation, onboarding, and project tracking in a fast-pace...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Lead and enhance day-to-day accounting operations, focusing on accounts payable, receivable, and cash management. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, timely transactions while...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $155K *

Innovate product strategy and execution, bridging cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions that align with customer needs and organizational goals throughout the product lifecycle...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of passenger rail by leading mechanical systems integration and validation. Collaborate with suppliers and clients to ensure compliance and deliver manufacturable designs for refurbis...

Montreal, QCRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$144K - $211K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Industrial Controls workstreams, ensuring seamless execution of NPI programs. Collaborate across teams to deliver innovative automation solutions on time and within...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$114K - $155K *

Champion project success by leading medium to large-scale healthcare and technology initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget while fostering collaboration among stakeholders and m...

United StatesRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$165K - $193K *

Drive the future of rail engineering by managing complex rolling stock projects. Leverage your expertise in vehicle design and modifications to ensure quality and compliance while mentoring teams and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$70K - $130K *

Lead and execute multiple medium-scale projects by collaborating with stakeholders to deliver effective solutions, manage budgets, and foster team development while ensuring alignment with organizatio...

Bentonville, ARRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$170K - $210K *

Lead the design management of owner-furnished electrical equipment for a hyperscale data center, ensuring integration, compliance, and quality standards while guiding teams and managing client communi...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

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

$170K - $210K *

Lead the charge in managing design and coordination of OFCI electrical systems for a hyperscale data center. Drive project success through strategic oversight, team leadership, and client engagement w...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

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.