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.
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Drive successful project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder engagement. Ensure alignment with business objectives and quality standards throughout...
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Champion enterprise program success by leading cross-functional teams, driving change management, and optimizing processes. Leverage your expertise to develop scalable solutions that enhance operation...
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Help us shape the future of infrastructure by leveraging your cost estimating expertise in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, empowering positive community impact through precise project contro...
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Empower business growth by developing strong customer relationships and driving revenue. As a key player, you'll strategize account management, identify market opportunities, and ensure customer satis...
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Product Manager, MPro - REQ # 1443
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Program Manager, Onsite Data Collection
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Explore the dynamic role of a Program Manager, overseeing end-to-end data collection programs. Drive operational excellence, client satisfaction, and strategic execution in a fast-paced environment, e...
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Manager, Operational Technology Infrastructure
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Innovate operational technology infrastructure to enhance manufacturing efficiency, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity across all facilities while leading cross-functional collaboration and str...
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Senior Data Center Project Manager
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Elevate your career by leading the start-up and commissioning of critical power systems for large-scale data centers. Drive project success through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder manag...
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New Grad - Onsite Project Manager
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Optimize project delivery by supporting large-scale warehouse automation deployments. Engage with cross-functional teams to track deliverables, manage risks, and maintain schedules, ensuring successfu...
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AVP, Senior Product Manager - Agentic Workflows
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Explore innovative AI workflow solutions aimed at enhancing business processes. Collaborate with various teams to identify challenges, prototype solutions, and guide projects from conception to produc...
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Senior Project and Portfolio Manager
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Lead the charge in establishing a robust project management portfolio, optimizing planning and execution processes at the Space Weather Prediction Center. Drive continuous improvement and support lead...
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Senior Planner (Private Land Development)
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Inspire growth by leading land development projects, managing teams, and collaborating with clients to ensure successful outcomes while navigating regulatory standards and enhancing operational effici...
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Sr. Project Manager, Construction (Remote)
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Manage construction projects for new builds and remodels, overseeing vendors and maintaining quality standards while ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets. Foster collaboration with stakeh...
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$104K - $172K *
Take ownership of Virtual Construction Management for data center projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, manage VDC models, and drive project success through effective communication and co...
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Senior Project Manager - Accela & Municipal Permitting Systems
$148K - $178K *
Transform municipal services by leading complex projects and optimizing the Accela Civic Platform. Drive innovation in permitting and development processes while ensuring compliance and enhancing cust...
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Drive product innovation by overseeing the lifecycle of our flagship car wash software. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategy, prioritize features, and ensure high-quality deliver...
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Senior Manager, Global Pricing Analytics
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Transform commercial decision-making by leading global pricing data initiatives, developing analytical capabilities, and creating insights that optimize pricing strategies across diverse business sect...
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Transportation Consultant - Final Mile
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Lead operational stability and process standardization for transportation across multiple facilities. Collaborate with planners and logistics partners to enhance delivery performance and resolve disru...
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Champion the delivery of complex clinical projects, ensuring quality, time, and cost objectives are met. Lead cross-functional teams, manage client expectations, and drive risk resolution while foster...
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Lead strategic initiatives by managing complex projects from inception to launch. Collaborate across teams to implement new markets and contracts, ensuring compliance and operational readiness in a dy...
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Senior Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor - Data Center Construction
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Lead the charge in cost management for a large-scale data center program, ensuring timely project delivery and budget adherence while engaging stakeholders and maintaining commercial controls in a dyn...
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Drive excellence in construction oversight by ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence across multiple projects. Lead onsite execution and coordination while fostering a strong safety-first cu...
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Engineering Manager, Developer Infrastructure
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Transform your career by leading a high-impact Developer Infrastructure team. Drive technical strategy, enhance developer experience, and foster a culture of growth and accountability while collaborat...
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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?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, then refine your search by location, specialization, and seniority.