Project Manager, Transportation Jobs

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.

What Transportation Project Managers Do

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.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

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.

Explore Transportation Project Manager Careers

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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$100K - $120K *

Lead procurement initiatives by providing expert acquisition support to enhance operational efficiency and compliance within federal programs, ensuring successful project execution and stakeholder col...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $105K *

Champion safety initiatives across the West Region, partnering with teams to enhance health and safety practices, reduce risks, and ensure compliance with regulations while fostering a culture of safe...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $158K *

Transform the Property Intelligence platform by connecting customer needs with product insights. Collaborate across teams to enhance product adoption and engagement through analytics and feedback, dri...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$110K - $130K *

Deliver impactful program management for critical data center projects, ensuring strategic execution of complex initiatives across global teams. Oversee budgets, schedules, and stakeholder relations f...

North Carolina, USRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $150K *

Tackle complex technical programs by leading cross-functional teams, driving execution from strategy to launch, and ensuring alignment across global engineering and product leaders for impactful outco...

San Diego, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in high-impact global programs, driving operational efficiencies and user insights across teams to enhance compliance and streamline processes in a complex regulatory landscape...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$102K - $152K *

Transform executive support by leading a dynamic team of EAs, enhancing processes, and driving strategic initiatives that align with company goals while fostering a collaborative culture...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$125K - $150K *

Elevate category management for data center infrastructure by leading a high-performing team, developing strategic supplier partnerships, and driving innovative sourcing strategies to enhance operatio...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing end-to-end ProShop ERP implementations for machine shop clients. Ensure successful adoption through effective project management, client relationship building, and hands-on...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Transform the product landscape by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and drive business value. Collaborate with stakeholders to align pr...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$109K - $173K *

Elevate your career by partnering with us to enhance financial forecasting and reporting processes. Leverage your analytical skills to improve business intelligence systems and drive key performance i...

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Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$106K - $151K *

Reimagine customer engagement in the IoT space, driving innovative solutions for small to medium businesses. Leverage your sales expertise to navigate complex negotiations and build lasting relations...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$116K - $146K *

Develop customer-centric digital product strategies and deliver innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams, ensuring quality and efficiency in the plumbing and HVAC supply chain...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Support commercial engineering efforts by generating proposals, process designs, and managing project tasks. Collaborate with sales teams and vendors to enhance project success across various water tr...

Salt Lake City, UTRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$145K - $230K *

Empower growth in our waterfront engineering practice by leading innovative projects, fostering client relationships, and driving business development efforts in a dynamic environment focused on coast...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of waterfront engineering by leading innovative projects and expanding our coastal services. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance client relationships and drive business developm...

Bedford, NHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$129K - $194K *

Lead the charge in optimizing the City’s Workday HCM platform, overseeing governance, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance HR processes and employee experience while e...

Seattle, WARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$82K - $124K *

Elevate your career by leading program governance and project coordination across multiple teams. Drive actionable deliverables, optimize workflows, and support executive decision-making in a fully re...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $100K *

Innovate logistics operations by optimizing transportation and fleet management. Collaborate with teams to enhance efficiency, control costs, and ensure compliance while delivering exceptional service...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $145K *

Champion cross-functional collaboration and project management to enhance USPS operations. Drive strategic solutions, stakeholder engagement, and process improvements while leveraging Agile methodolog...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$200K - $275K *

Lead and optimize cloud infrastructure for simulation frameworks, driving team performance and technical strategy. Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance validation processes and ensure robust soft...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Elevate project success by managing costs for complex Life Sciences construction initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensuring client objectives are met through effective cost manage...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$104K - $165K *

Manage and lead complex marketing and technology projects that drive business performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of initiatives aligned with company str...

Des Moines, IARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Drive enterprise sales by building relationships with large dealership groups. Identify opportunities, navigate complex decision-making processes, and collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailor...

Des Moines, IARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Drive business growth by identifying and securing new opportunities in life sciences and CPG sectors. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions and exceed sales targets whi...

Newtown, PARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a transportation project manager do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, then refine your search by location, specialization, and seniority.