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 - Aviation
$137K - $156K *
Drive excellence in aviation project management by overseeing major capital improvement programs, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while fostering a strong safety cult...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Aviation
$137K - $156K *
Lead major aviation capital improvement programs, ensuring schedule adherence, budget control, and quality standards while fostering a strong safety culture across multiple projects and teams...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - Aviation
$187K - $214K *
Drive impactful aviation projects by managing all phases of airport terminal improvements, ensuring quality, safety, and stakeholder engagement while navigating complex regulatory environments and del...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$106K - $164K *
Lead impactful water and wastewater treatment projects, guiding teams from planning through execution. Drive business development and client relations while ensuring project efficiency and compliance...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$106K - $156K *
Transform water treatment projects by leading teams from planning to execution. Utilize your technical expertise to ensure project success while mentoring junior staff and enhancing client relationshi...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$106K - $156K *
Elevate your career by leading transformative water and wastewater projects. Drive project success from planning to commissioning while mentoring junior staff and enhancing client relationships across...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$106K - $164K *
Deliver impactful water and wastewater projects by leading teams through all phases, from planning to commissioning. Utilize technical expertise to ensure project success while mentoring junior staff...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$106K - $156K *
Lead and manage diverse water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction from planning through execution. Collaborate with teams to drive project success...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$100K - $120K *
Transform your career by leading diverse water and wastewater projects. Drive project success from planning to commissioning while mentoring junior staff and enhancing client relationships across Sout...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse water and wastewater projects, from planning to execution. Utilize your technical expertise to ensure project success while mentoring junior staff and fostering cli...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of water treatment projects. Lead diverse teams through planning, design, and construction phases while ensuring project efficiency and client satisfaction across...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse water and wastewater projects, from planning to execution. Utilize your technical expertise to mentor teams, ensure project efficiency, and foster client relationsh...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$100K - $120K *
Innovate in project management by leading diverse water and wastewater treatment projects. Oversee planning, design, and construction phases while mentoring junior staff and ensuring project efficienc...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Water Treatment
$100K - $120K *
Lead and manage diverse water/wastewater projects from planning to commissioning. Collaborate with teams, ensure project efficiency, and mentor junior staff while driving business development in South...
1 week ago
$95K - $140K *
Transform your career by leading diverse projects in mechanical construction. Collaborate with teams and subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery while fostering a positive work environmen...
4 weeks ago
$90K - $120K *
Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex mechanical construction projects. Leverage your expertise to coordinate with subcontractors and ensure successful project delivery while fostering stro...
4 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform utility-class electrical infrastructure projects from development to commissioning. Manage schedules, budgets, and stakeholder expectations while ensuring safety and quality across substatio...
6 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Elevate your career by overseeing civil/site development projects from planning to close-out. Ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery while leading diverse teams and maintaining high-quality standards...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Transform project delivery by leading civil/site development from planning to close-out. Ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence while coordinating teams and managing client relations for success...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive innovative infrastructure projects by leading contract administration, safety, and performance management. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure quality, budget, and schedule adherence while f...
3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of large-scale construction projects, overseeing contract administration and safety, while ensuring adherence to design, budget, and quality standards. Lead and mentor project teams to...
Reposted 1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's committed to delivering high-quality construction projects while ensuring safety and efficiency. Lead contract administration, manage project performance, and foster stakeholder rel...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Lead the charge in overseeing complex water and wastewater projects, guiding teams from planning to execution while ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence. Drive project success through effect...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform construction projects as a Project Manager, driving overall contract administration and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while mentoring your team and managing stakeholder rela...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Project Controls Manager, Document Controls
$153K - $230K *
Empower project success by leading document controls for a major aviation program. Utilize your e-Builder expertise to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and ensure compliance, driving efficienc...
3 weeks 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?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, then refine your search by location, specialization, and seniority.