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.
$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...
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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
Project Manager (Power & Energy)
$102K - $165K *
Lead the future of project management in Power & Energy by overseeing project execution, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcome...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager (Power & Energy)
$102K - $165K *
Elevate project management excellence by overseeing technical and administrative components of energy projects, ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle...
2 weeks ago
Heavy Civil Construction Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Lead heavy civil construction projects, managing budgets and schedules while ensuring timely completion and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders and oversee site operations to address challenges and...
Reposted today
$100K - $120K *
Manage cross-functional teams to deliver MCO-I projects, ensuring quality execution from handover through warranty. Lead client engagement, monitor progress, and drive corrective actions while maintai...
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Technical Manager; Bridge Technology
$185K - $195K *
Drive innovation in bridge technology by leading inspection and asset management initiatives. Collaborate with experts to enhance project delivery and implement cutting-edge solutions that optimize th...
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Senior Project Manager, Transportation Engineer
$151K - $227K *
Manage transportation projects by providing design leadership and client engagement. Collaborate with teams, ensure project delivery meets standards, and uphold safety. Grow client base through effect...
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Senior Transit Planner/ Project Manager
$150K - $200K *
Empower your career with a dynamic role in transit planning and project management, leading innovative transportation initiatives and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance multimodal syst...
Today
Senior Transit Planner/ Project Manager
$150K - $200K *
Lead transformative transit planning initiatives, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance multimodal transportation solutions across regions, while driving strategic growth and innovative p...
Today
Senior Transit Planner/ Project Manager
$150K - $200K *
Lead innovative transit and multimodal planning initiatives, managing diverse projects while fostering client relationships and supporting strategic growth across the mountain west region...
Today
Senior Transit Planner/ Project Manager
$150K - $200K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of transit planning across the mountain west. Lead innovative projects, engage with diverse stakeholders, and drive strategic growth initiatives in a collaborativ...
Today
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER (Community Infrastructure)
$115K - $160K *
Elevate community infrastructure initiatives by leading complex projects that engage diverse stakeholders, ensuring effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of social development strategies...
4 days ago
Vice President, Project Controls
$240K - $290K *
Transform project performance by leading a high-performing Project Controls team, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards while driving innovation and operational excellence across diverse market...
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Vice President, Project Controls
$240K - $290K *
Lead the charge in enhancing project performance by overseeing a high-performing Project Controls team, implementing standardized practices, and driving strategic initiatives across diverse market sec...
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Senior Roadway Project Manager
$100K - $120K *
Lead and manage complex roadway projects, ensuring high-quality design and delivery. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and schedules while mentoring staff and interfacing with clients to drive...
3 weeks ago
Senior Roadway Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex roadway projects, managing all phases from planning to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure client satisfaction, regulatory compliance...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $136K *
Assist in managing rail construction projects by executing plans, organizing resources, and budgeting effectively. Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely and cost-effective project deliver...
Reposted 1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by leading impactful land development projects, managing design and permitting processes, and fostering client relationships while mentoring engineering talent in a collaborative envi...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Take ownership of project management by leading diverse teams, establishing objectives, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring timely project completions within budget. Drive progress through...
Reposted 1 week ago
Senior Project Manager, Drainage
$130K - $170K *
Join a team that's redefining transportation drainage solutions. Lead high-profile projects, manage budgets and schedules, and provide strategic guidance to clients while mentoring teams and driving b...
3 weeks ago
Job ID #32317: Senior Project Manager, Specialized Transit
$85K - $100K *
Lead specialized transit programs, ensuring quality service delivery and compliance. Manage contracts, budgets, and performance metrics while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance accessible tran...
5 days ago
Municipal/Civil Project Manager
$88K - $105K *
Lead impactful infrastructure projects, managing a diverse team to deliver innovative solutions for municipalities and private developments. Foster client relationships and oversee project execution t...
Reposted 3 days ago
$125K - $180K *
Lead project initiatives by managing costs, schedules, and personnel while ensuring quality and safety standards. Foster client relationships and oversee project completion from start to finish, drivi...
2 weeks ago
$74K - $94K *
Deliver independent oversight and project management for land surveying and engineering maps, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders t...
3 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?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, then refine your search by location, specialization, and seniority.