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.
Senior Project Manager/ Technical Lead, Conveyance
$110K - $130K *
Elevate your career by leading innovative municipal conveyance projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll guide designs, mentor teams, and ensure project success from concept to construction, all w...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager/ Technical Lead, Conveyance
$110K - $130K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, leading innovative municipal conveyance designs for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while managing proj...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager/ Technical Lead, Conveyance
$110K - $130K *
Contribute to the design and management of municipal conveyance projects, leading technical efforts on storm, sanitary, and watermain systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality deliverables whi...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager/ Technical Lead, Conveyance
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's leading innovative municipal conveyance designs for water and wastewater infrastructure. Drive projects from concept to construction while mentoring junior designers and ensuring qu...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager/ Technical Lead, Conveyance
$110K - $130K *
Lead the design and execution of complex municipal conveyance projects, guiding a team through all phases from conceptualization to construction, while ensuring compliance with environmental standards...
1 week ago
Senior Project Manager/ Technical Lead, Conveyance
$135K - $208K *
Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading innovative conveyance projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and implement solutions for storm, sanitary, and watermain systems, wh...
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$137K - $156K *
Join us to lead construction projects, ensuring successful delivery by managing schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. Drive performance and foster collaboration in a dynamic environment f...
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Transportation Project Manager
$115K - $128K *
Optimize project management for global transportation initiatives, overseeing infrastructure projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance connectivity and user expe...
1 week ago
Environmental Programs Manager (Transportation Planning Manager)
$188K - $244K *
Shape the future of environmental planning by leading a dynamic team to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, manage resources, and support sustainable transportation initiatives across di...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Join us in a leadership role where you'll oversee complex transportation projects, enhance client relationships, and drive business development. Empower multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative s...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management support, ensuring timely implementation of technical programs while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive success a...
3 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Grow your career with a dynamic role managing EV charging and energy projects. Oversee project lifecycles, coordinate teams, and ensure successful execution while developing client relationships and d...
4 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Optimize project execution across EV charging and energy infrastructure, managing all phases from initiation to completion. Collaborate with clients, vendors, and teams to ensure timely delivery and a...
4 days ago
Transportation Project Manager
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in delivering impactful transportation projects, managing client relationships, mentoring junior engineers, and driving business growth while ensuring quality and innovation in design...
5 days ago
Transportation Project Manager
$95K - $115K *
Take ownership of diverse projects, managing client relations and deliverables while mentoring junior engineers. Drive growth in our transportation practice through innovative design and strong client...
5 days ago
Project Manager - Traffic Engineering
$80K - $95K *
Lead traffic engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring junior staff and liaising with clients to achieve project goals and satisfaction...
1 week ago
Transportation Engineering Manager
$100K - $120K *
Champion the Calgary Transportation Engineering team by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring talent. Drive technical excellence and business growth while shaping the...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive the successful management of electrical construction projects, overseeing all phases including planning, execution, and client communications. Ensure timely, safe, and budget-friendly delivery w...
Reposted 4 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in successful turnkey construction projects, overseeing high voltage electrical substations, transmission, and distribution lines. Ensure timely execution, quality standards, and budge...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing facility renovations and improvements, overseeing projects from scope development to closeout while collaborating with GSA staff and ensuring compliance with f...
1 week ago
$100K - $105K *
Lead the execution of complex construction projects, ensuring seamless coordination among stakeholders while managing risks, schedules, and quality standards. Drive multi-structure renovations and sys...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $105K *
Lead a team that oversees construction management for complex public-sector projects, ensuring effective coordination, risk management, and compliance throughout the construction phase for multi-struc...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Water Resources
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources through innovative project management. Lead diverse engineering projects, collaborate with clients, and drive impactful solutions in a supporti...
6 days ago
Transportation Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Elevate community infrastructure by leading transportation projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful engineering solutions for public works, ensuring qu...
3 weeks ago
Business Development & Senior PM - Transportation
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in business development and project management for transportation initiatives, ensuring effective execution from inception to completion while fostering client relationships and mentor...
Reposted 6 days 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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