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.
Specialist, Project Management, Bergdorf Goodman
$72K - $89K *
Join a dynamic team as you oversee creative projects, ensuring timely delivery and collaboration across departments. Contribute to innovative marketing strategies while managing workflows and enhancin...
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Elevate your career by leading complex projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery while managing cross-functional teams and customer expectations with minimal direction. Drive financial stewardshi...
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$200K *
Champion new business growth by driving strategic sales initiatives, expanding market share, and fostering relationships within the parking management and mobility sectors. Leverage expertise to close...
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Join us to drive operational efficiency and strategic initiatives across the organization. Lead cross-functional projects, analyze complex challenges, and implement scalable solutions to optimize perf...
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$99K - $167K *
Develop and maintain robust data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark, ensuring high-quality data for analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance data analysis efficiency and support...
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Service Line Leader - Integrated Planning & Permitting
$180K - $200K *
Transform federal planning and permitting services by leading multidisciplinary teams, developing strategic growth initiatives, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while fostering i...
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$341K - $409K *
Unlock the potential of physical operations by leading a high-performing sales team. Drive strategic initiatives, coach managers, and foster a culture of growth and collaboration while delivering impa...
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$110K - $143K *
Join a dynamic team as a Data Engineer, where you'll design and maintain data pipelines using SparkSQL and Pyspark. Your work will enhance data analysis efficiency, impacting industries and driving cu...
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$170K - $200K *
Lead the charge in establishing a new Water/Wastewater practice across California, driving strategic growth, client relationships, and project oversight while mentoring a multidisciplinary team to del...
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$170K - $200K *
Transform the future of water/wastewater engineering by leading practice growth, client development, and strategic initiatives across California. Leverage your expertise to establish a trusted enginee...
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Principal-Water/Wastewater Engineer
$170K - $200K *
Grow your career with a leadership role in expanding a Water/Wastewater practice. Drive strategic development, client relationships, and project oversight while leveraging your expertise to establish...
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$247K - $345K *
Unlock potential by leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives, optimizing program execution, and enhancing technology portfolio management. Drive cross-functional collaboration and operational eff...
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SAP TM (Transportation Management Functional Analyst
$75K - $158K *
Empower military logistics by leading SAP Transportation Management solutions. Collaborate across teams to optimize processes, ensuring seamless integration with financial systems while driving innova...
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SAP TM (Transportation Management Functional Analyst
$75K - $158K *
Shape the future of military logistics by designing and optimizing SAP TM solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless financial integration and enhance data visibility, all while supporting...
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Lead the charge in building a robust revenue engine for a new Home & Auto insurance unit. Design and implement CRM systems, optimize sales processes, and enhance data-driven decision-making to support...
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Director, Environmental Planning
$144K - $245K *
Lead the charge in business development for environmental services, focusing on water and energy sectors. Drive growth, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while overseeing project ex...
3 weeks ago
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Unlock potential by driving the vision and strategy for innovative products that empower independent candidates and enhance user engagement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create scalable...
Reposted 6 days ago
Network Construction Project Manager, Technical Program Management
$105K *
Lead the charge in managing on-site network infrastructure construction, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards across data centre projects. Collaborate with engineering and construction teams...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $185K *
Transform the future of engineering design by leading diverse teams to deliver high-quality electrical engineering solutions. Drive project success through strategic oversight, mentoring, and adherenc...
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Project Manager, Total Rewards
$110K - $130K *
Transform Total Rewards initiatives by leading high-impact projects, collaborating across teams, and driving strategic outcomes. Leverage your expertise to enhance program management and deliver excep...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager (Customer Facing) - Remote
$80K - $95K *
Transform project delivery by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution of Public Safety product implementations, enhancing client satisfaction and operational efficiency through exper...
5 days ago
$131K - $205K *
Shape the future of electric power projects by providing expert development support, technical evaluations, and engineering design reviews. Collaborate with clients to optimize project outcomes while...
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$133K - $150K *
Champion innovative finance solutions by owning core accounting operations, driving automation, and enhancing financial reporting. Collaborate across teams to build a scalable finance function that su...
Reposted today
$109K - $164K *
Transform finance operations by leading back-office processes, enhancing accuracy and compliance, and driving system improvements. Collaborate across teams to optimize financial performance and suppor...
Reposted 3 days ago
$95K - $115K *
Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...
2 weeks ago
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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