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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$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading multiple construction projects within a dynamic team. Collaborate with industry experts to enhance operational performance and drive major capital improvements in Florida's...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation. Lead projects, mentor a talented team, and build client relationships to enhance community mobility and growth. Drive innovation and excellence...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team leading transportation projects. Manage diverse initiatives, foster client relationships, and develop talent while shaping the future of community mobility. Join u...

4 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of safety and quality acro...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Champion project success by leading construction initiatives from planning to closeout. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery while maintaining safety and quality s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of project management by leading teams to ensure timely, profitable project delivery while fostering strong client and subcontractor relationships. Your leadership will drive a cultur...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional construction projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead project execution, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while managing budg...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Advance your career by leading transportation projects, ensuring quality and efficiency while mentoring teams and managing client expectations. Drive success through technical expertise and effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $195K *

Champion your career as a Project Manager, leading roadway design and mentoring junior staff on diverse transportation projects across Ohio, while enhancing client relationships and project delivery...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$94K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading strategic supply chain initiatives that enhance efficiency and service quality. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that supp...

2 weeks ago

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

$149K - $171K *

Lead the charge in enhancing safety protocols across diverse transportation projects, ensuring compliance and effective program implementation while collaborating with management and external stakehol...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$173K - $211K *

Join our dynamic team as a Construction Manager, leading aviation and infrastructure projects. Drive project execution, oversee field operations, and mentor talent while ensuring client satisfaction a...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by managing water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance and quality as you collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative solutions for municipal and private clients...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$130K - $220K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee construction projects, manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractor agreements, ensuring timely delivery and quality execution while mentoring teammates and resolving co...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects, overseeing resources, budgets, and supplier activities while collaborating with teams to ensure successful delivery and strategic growth...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Lead the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to innovate solutions and drive business growth while me...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Lead the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects in North Carolina, combining technical expertise, project management, and client engagement to drive strategic growth and innovative solutio...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of land development by managing complex projects, overseeing engineering teams, and ensuring client satisfaction while driving innovative solutions in residential...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $170K *

Drive impactful municipal infrastructure projects, collaborating with clients to ensure timely delivery and technical excellence while leading project management efforts and mentoring teams...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $170K *

Lead diverse municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers. Drive progress in public-sector engin...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $240K *

Drive your career with a pivotal role managing electrical systems across project lifecycles, ensuring successful delivery of traction power and infrastructure projects through design, construction, an...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead impactful construction projects by managing subcontractors, schedules, and quality control. Drive project success through effective planning, administration, and collaboration with stakeholders t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$93K - $111K *

Shape the future of urban infrastructure by leading major transportation projects, ensuring timely delivery and community engagement while collaborating across departments to enhance city growth and s...

1 week ago

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

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in transportation engineering projects, managing teams to deliver high-quality results while fostering client relationships and exceeding business objectives in a supportive, collabora...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $102K *

Manage transportation engineering projects, leading a skilled team to meet client expectations and financial goals while fostering collaboration and business development opportunities. Grow your caree...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.