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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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.