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 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
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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
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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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SAP Senior Manager, Data Migration
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Lead the charge in delivering comprehensive data migration services for SAP-enabled transformations, ensuring effective governance, client engagement, and execution of best practices across diverse da...
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Lead the advancement of Virtual Design standards and workflows, collaborating across teams to enhance project delivery. Provide training and support while evaluating emerging technologies to optimize...
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Join a team that's redefining Virtual Design standards and workflows. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance project delivery, provide training, and implement innovative technologies that drive eff...
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Champion Virtual Design excellence by leading standards, training, and technology integration across teams. Collaborate to enhance workflows and project delivery, ensuring consistent practices and inn...
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Director, Portfolio Performance & PMO
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Lead strategic initiatives and operational excellence across client portfolios, ensuring governance, performance management, and continuous improvement. Drive client satisfaction and financial account...
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Senior Manager, New Business Development
$120K - $145K *
Lead a high-performing team to drive new business growth and customer acquisition. Shape strategic sales initiatives, build strong relationships, and optimize pipelines to achieve revenue goals across...
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Senior Manager, New Business Development
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Drive new business growth by leading a high-performing team focused on customer acquisition and market expansion. Develop strategies, build relationships, and optimize sales processes to achieve measu...
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Senior Manager, Supply Chain 1
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Champion the development of Planning and Inventory strategies, leading a team to optimize supply chain performance and ensure compliance. Drive process improvements and manage supplier relationships t...
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Senior Technical Program Manager (Remote, US)
$185K - $225K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex, cross-functional programs that drive innovation in consumer energy products. Collaborate with diverse teams to establish frameworks, manage risks, and ensure suc...
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Senior Director, Product Owner - Global Surety
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Shape the future by aligning business objectives with technology investments. Drive Agile transformation, enhance customer satisfaction, and lead product teams to deliver innovative solutions that mee...
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Join a dynamic engineering team to deliver innovative electrical solutions. Collaborate on complex projects, mentor junior staff, and ensure compliance with industry standards while driving quality an...
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Senior Enterprise Business Process Architect
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Lead the transformation of enterprise business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect solutions that drive operational excellence across the orga...
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Treasury Manager, Capital Markets
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Manage key capital markets activities, overseeing debt operations, cash flow forecasting, and financial risk management. Collaborate with stakeholders to prepare executive materials and support pensio...
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Assistant Project Civil Engineer
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Contribute to innovative civil engineering projects by designing stormwater management systems and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable solutions while ensuring compliance...
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Take ownership of transformative AI solutions by embedding within business units, identifying key operational challenges, and rapidly delivering demonstrable results that drive adoption and innovation...
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Drive field management excellence by overseeing aviation fueling projects, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety compliance. Foster communication between teams to deliver timely project com...
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Lead Machine Learning Engineer
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Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of machine learning in autonomous vehicles. Enhance driving capabilities, lead innovative teams, and drive commercial-scale solutions with cutting-edge techno...
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Field Construction Project Manager - Substation
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Optimize project outcomes by managing electric utility substation construction. Ensure compliance with safety, budget, and scheduling goals while coordinating effectively with contractors and stakehol...
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Senior Program Manager, PDS Projects
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Join our team as a Senior Program Manager, overseeing a diverse portfolio of real estate projects across the Americas. You'll drive strategy, manage risks, and mentor project managers while leveraging...
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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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