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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$114K - $138K *

Join a team that's driving transformative change in revenue cycle operations. Lead strategic projects to enhance financial performance, optimize processes, and improve patient experiences while collab...

Seattle, WARemote

6 days ago

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

$182K - $212K *

Drive innovative solutions in rolling stock engineering, overseeing vehicle projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with experts to ensure quality and compliance in rail vehicle procurement a...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage IT projects, ensuring successful delivery and alignment with organizational goals. Oversee planning, execution, and communication while collaborating across teams to meet project miles...

Massachusetts, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$120K - $165K *

Join a team that leads complex technical infrastructure projects, driving AI initiatives and operational improvements through effective project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and disciplined planni...

British Columbia, CARemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$147K - $220K *

Optimize project delivery by leading clinical study initiatives, ensuring quality, budget, and timelines are met. Collaborate with teams and clients to drive success in complex global trials while man...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$147K - $220K *

Drive the success of clinical study projects by managing timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure project objectives are met while fostering a culture of...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$112K - $196K *

Lead a dynamic team in urban/environmental planning, ensuring technical excellence and regulatory compliance on large-scale projects while managing budgets and timelines effectively...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$125K - $150K *

Deliver strategic leadership for a centralized partner data management system, ensuring alignment with business priorities and enhancing user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$144K - $211K *

Drive engineering excellence by leading a high-performing team in implementing and scaling industrial control systems. Collaborate across functions to ensure reliable, maintainable solutions that supp...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Transform project execution by leading facility capital improvements, ensuring compliance, and minimizing disruption. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to manage budgets, schedules, and quality co...

Cary, NCRemote

4 days ago

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

$90K - $100K *

Shape the future of waste management by overseeing complex projects involving waste loading, handling, and transportation. Collaborate with diverse teams and ensure compliance while managing customer...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $150K *

Shape impactful health initiatives by providing expert project management support to the CDC's Office of the Director, ensuring effective prioritization, coordination, and execution of programs in a d...

RemoteRemote

5 days ago

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

$109K - $165K *

Advance your career by leading a team of Implementation Consultants to enhance enterprise customer engagement, drive successful deployments, and foster a high-performance culture while collaborating c...

Denver, CORemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$94K - $164K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing medium to high complexity initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, stakeholder engagement, and adherence to best practices throughout the project lifecycle...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Optimize program delivery by leading complex projects from proposal to execution. Drive cross-functional collaboration, manage budgets, and ensure customer commitments are met while mentoring junior p...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading a global team in Trust Services, enhancing client relationships, and driving operational excellence. Shape the future of AI-powered security solutions while ensuring top-ti...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$155K - $175K *

Unlock potential by leading treasury operations, managing liquidity, and optimizing investment strategies. Drive risk management and compliance while fostering banking relationships in a dynamic finte...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $155K *

Empower your career by leading a dynamic mechanical design team in developing innovative material handling solutions. Drive technical excellence and ensure compliance while managing projects from conc...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $200K *

Take ownership of product strategy and execution for a growing platform, enhancing customer value through deep insights, rapid testing, and cross-functional collaboration to drive adoption and improve...

Nashville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$116K - $225K *

Champion complex projects by leading cross-functional teams to achieve strategic goals. Utilize project management best practices to ensure timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction while adapting...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$75K - $94K *

Innovate proposal strategies by leading the development of cohesive submissions, coordinating resources, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance win themes and impr...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$180K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at a multinational level by driving the reward and global mobility agenda. Lead the design and governance of compensation structures, ensuring alignment with business needs while p...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$88K - $105K *

Lead and manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring quality assurance, client satisfaction, and compliance with standards while overseeing operations and fostering team development for s...

Texas, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$175K - $200K *

Oversee integrated planning across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment and timely execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to connect roadmaps with delivery capacity, supporting annual planning...

Tennessee, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$115K - $138K *

Transform project delivery by leading complex, multi-phase initiatives. Oversee cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely completion while aligning outcomes with client expectations an...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.