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.
Project Manager-Roadway Operations
$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
Project Manager/Transportation Design Team Lead - Lacey
$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
Project Manager/Transportation Design Team Lead - Lacey
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
Senior Project Engineer - Transportation
$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
$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
Transportation Project & CI Manager - Hybrid
$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
Safety Manager - Transportation North
$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
$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
$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
$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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$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
Senior Transportation Design Manager
$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
Senior Transportation Design Manager
$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
Project Manager (Civil) Land Development
$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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Project Manager (Infrastructure/Roadways)
$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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Project Manager (Infrastructure/Roadways)
$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
Project Manager, Traction Power (PDS)
$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
Transportation Construction Manager II
$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
Transportation Project Manager (Engineer III)
$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
Transportation Project Manager
$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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Transportation Project Manager
$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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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?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, then refine your search by location, specialization, and seniority.