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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Join us in leading on-site installation activities for complex projects. As a key liaison, you'll ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence while coordinating with diverse stakeholders to drive s...
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Accelerate progress at our organization by leading demand generation strategies, optimizing campaigns across various channels, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive qualified pipeline...
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Product Manager - Aluminum Plate
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Shape the future of aluminum plate solutions by leading cross-functional teams to drive strategy and execution. This remote role requires significant travel to build partnerships and optimize processe...
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Lead the charge in overseeing field installation activities, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with project managers and stakeholders to drive successful project execution and adherence t...
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Technical Project Manager - RF (Remote/Hybrid)
$110K - $130K *
Help us lead the charge in optimizing Radio Access Network deployments. This role combines RF engineering expertise with project management to ensure successful execution from planning to carrier acce...
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Grow your career with a dynamic team as you drive strategic sales initiatives, manage enterprise accounts, and collaborate across functions to exceed targets in the supply chain technology sector...
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Product Manager, Orchestration Platform
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$230K - $285K *
Champion technology strategy and innovation across Health and Defense sectors. Lead enterprise technology direction, drive execution of solutions, and establish strategic partnerships to enhance compe...
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Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing Helpdesk and Systems Administration teams, ensuring operational excellence, service delivery, and alignment with business goals while fostering team...
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Manager, Customer Success Management - Public Sector
$150K - $200K *
Join us in a pivotal leadership role to enhance customer success initiatives, drive operational excellence, and build a high-performing team focused on customer engagement and retention strategies in...
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Champion innovative engineering solutions for diverse government projects, leveraging 15+ years of leadership experience to drive strategic initiatives and operational excellence in military and feder...
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Drive successful Oracle project implementations by managing cross-functional teams, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and fostering collaboration in an Agile environment. Utilize strong problem...
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Category Manager II / Senior Category Manager – MRO & Renewable Energy - EnergyLink
$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by driving strategic sourcing for MRO and renewable energy projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance supplier performance, optimize costs, and ensure material avail...
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Lead the charge in optimizing provider networks and managing strategic projects. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure timely delivery and enhance partnerships, driving success from initiation to c...
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Senior Civil Engineer - Municipal
$92K - $130K *
Join our Municipal team as a Senior Design Engineer, where you'll lead diverse projects, enhance client relationships, and drive innovation in the transportation and water/sewer sectors across Maine a...
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Engineering Manager, Admin Experience
$225K - $265K *
Shape the future of secure administration by leading a dynamic engineering team focused on backend services, user access, and account management. Drive innovation while ensuring operational excellence...
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Lead Warehouse Design Engineer
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading warehouse design projects, managing engineering activities, and collaborating with teams to optimize material flow and layouts for enhanced efficiency. Ensure successful im...
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Elevate sales growth in the refrigeration and HVAC/R sectors by driving market development, building key relationships, and implementing effective strategies to maximize customer engagement and produc...
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$155K - $210K *
Lead complex programs and strategic client engagements, driving technology transformation and sustainable business value. Act as a trusted adviser to C-level stakeholders, shaping program vision and e...
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$84K - $105K *
Drive project success by managing client relationships and leading implementation strategies. Collaborate with teams to assess needs, develop plans, and ensure timely delivery while navigating challen...
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Deliver exceptional client engagement by managing project success, assessing needs, and developing strategic plans. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely and budget-compliant implementations wh...
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Senior Director, Engineering Program/Project Management
$160K - $190K *
Lead the technical direction of a strategic customer program, overseeing all phases from concept to volume ramp. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product delivery while mai...
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Manager, Supplier Quality Engineer
$110K - $130K *
Shape a world-class Supplier Quality Engineering team, enhancing vendor quality processes and driving a Zero Defect mentality. Collaborate across departments to ensure product conformity and foster a...
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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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