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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Elevate customer support excellence by managing a dynamic team, enhancing SLA performance, resolving complex issues, and fostering development through effective coaching, all while ensuring customer s...
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Strategic Alliance PMO Lead, NAM
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Unlock potential by leading strategic alliances and managing governance processes. Drive collaboration across teams to enhance operational efficiency and achieve business goals in a dynamic, remote en...
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Transform program execution by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery, quality, and customer satisfaction. Drive financial health and manage risks throughout the program lifecycle, f...
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Unlock potential by managing the tender process across multiple contracts, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with project teams to provide expert contract administration and negotiation...
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Environmental Consulting Project Director
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Champion growth in environmental services by leading business development, managing complex projects, and fostering client relationships in the power industry. Leverage your expertise to navigate regu...
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Join a dynamic team as you manage project costs, drive strategic initiatives, and foster relationships. Leverage your expertise in cost management to deliver value and support growth while mentoring o...
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Engage in the successful delivery of automation projects, supporting execution through commissioning. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while de...
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Lead Subject Matter Expert (Quality Assurance & Control) - Rolling Stock Engineering
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Lead quality assurance efforts in rolling stock engineering, overseeing vehicle procurement and rebuilds. Collaborate with teams to ensure high standards and timely delivery while supervising inspecti...
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Drive environmental solutions by applying scientific principles to analyze data, prepare reports, and ensure compliance with regulations. Collaborate with project teams to execute fieldwork and suppor...
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Shape product strategy and commercialization efforts, ensuring alignment with market trends and customer needs. Drive product development, marketing initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to...
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Join a dynamic team and lead safety compliance for autonomous vehicles. This senior role requires expertise in regulatory engagement, documentation, and safety assurance. Drive industry standards, ens...
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Regional Business Manager (Construction Sales)
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by driving sales in the Construction sector. As a key player, you'll manage relationships, develop strategies, and close deals with top clients, ensuring profitable growth and mark...
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Construction Project Manager (Texas or Midwest)
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Drive the successful delivery of diverse, multi-phase projects while managing timelines, budgets, and team collaboration. Ensure client satisfaction through effective communication and oversight, enha...
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$142K - $184K *
Champion the development and operational deployment of vehicle firmware, leveraging IoT data to enhance fleet safety and efficiency through collaborative efforts with cross-functional teams...
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Implementation Project Manager
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Champion client success by leading complex implementations, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver projects on time while maintaining hi...
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$160K - $180K *
Transform the future of multifamily affordable housing by leading capital investment strategies, managing project lifecycles, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while fostering collaborat...
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Senior Manager, Data Engineering
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Lead the charge in transforming data accessibility for product teams and AI agents. Oversee a team of data engineers to build a robust platform that ensures secure, reliable data usage across the orga...
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Champion a robust DevOps culture, leading a dynamic team while enhancing cloud infrastructure and processes for reliability, security, and cost efficiency. Drive innovation and accountability through...
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Champion identity lifecycle management by automating access processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing security posture. Collaborate with teams to identify anomalies and streamline auditing while m...
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Lead strategic oversight of government contracts, ensuring compliance with FAR/DFARS while driving risk mitigation and profitability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contract manage...
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Drive program delivery across multiple products, ensuring timely outcomes by managing risks, dependencies, and stakeholder priorities. Collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate project data...
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Global Manager of HSEQ (Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality)
$100K - $135K *
Champion a global HSEQ strategy, fostering compliance and quality across operational regions while developing a proactive safety culture and optimizing customer service delivery in the solar and stora...
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$150K - $180K *
Innovate and lead the MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while driving evolution and collaboration across product domains to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency...
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$138K - $184K *
Join a dynamic team to lead the evolution of MyGeotab workflows, ensuring usability and reliability while fostering collaboration across product domains. Drive innovation and enhance customer experien...
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ServiceNow Technical Project Manager
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Lead the transformation of healthcare IT by managing ServiceNow projects, enhancing workflows, and ensuring seamless integration. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solution...
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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?
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