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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$145K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of architecture by managing diverse projects for the US Postal Service. Leverage your expertise to lead design teams, ensure quality, and build client relationshi...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Elevate your career by leading architectural projects for the US Postal Service. Utilize your expertise in design and project management while collaborating with clients and guiding teams to deliver i...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of architecture by managing diverse projects for the US Postal Service. Leverage your expertise to lead design teams, ensure quality control, and build lasting cl...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Take ownership of diverse architectural projects, applying standard techniques and leading design teams to meet client objectives while ensuring quality control and compliance with USPS standards...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Empower our team to manage architectural projects for the US Postal Service, utilizing your expertise in design and client relations. Lead design efforts, ensure quality control, and drive project suc...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Pioneer innovative architectural solutions by managing diverse projects for the US Postal Service. Lead design teams, ensure quality control, and leverage client relationships to drive success in a dy...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Contribute to impactful architectural projects for the US Postal Service, leading design teams and ensuring quality control. Leverage your expertise to manage projects, interact with clients, and driv...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $215K *

Lead the charge in managing architectural projects for the US Postal Service, applying standard design techniques and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring quality...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing an engineering consulting office, overseeing project execution, employee utilization, and client relations while ensuring quality control and business development aligned w...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Make your mark at a leading firm by managing civil engineering projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfactio...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $185K *

Unlock potential by leading roadway engineering projects, managing teams, and ensuring quality deliverables. Drive client relationships and oversee project execution while fostering a collaborative en...

2 weeks ago

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

$185K - $227K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading complex projects and fostering client relationships in the Pacific Northwest. Join a rapidly growing team dedicated to delivering exception...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$185K - $227K *

Drive the future of transportation infrastructure by leading complex projects and fostering client relationships in the Pacific Northwest. Join a rapidly growing team and leverage your expertise to en...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $180K *

Lead the charge in managing complex roadway infrastructure projects, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver high-quality designs for New York City and State agencies while mentoring junior engine...

2 weeks ago

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

$89K - $128K *

Transform large-scale water and wastewater projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance and quality. Mentor project managers while serving as a technical expert and public liaison, enhan...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $111K *

Transform your career by managing large-scale water and wastewater projects. Lead teams, mentor staff, and engage with the community while ensuring compliance and quality throughout all project phases...

3 weeks ago

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

$135K - $150K *

Contribute to project management success by coordinating construction activities, supporting multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards while tracking progress and...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead project initiatives by defining scope, managing resources, and ensuring timely deliverables. Collaborate with stakeholders to track progress, mitigate risks, and communicate effectively throughou...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$93K - $163K *

Transform project delivery by leading strategies and managing resources to ensure timely, safe, and budget-friendly execution while fostering client satisfaction and team collaboration throughout all...

1 week ago

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

$99K - $174K *

Lead cross-functional teams to drive innovative engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder alignment while advancing technology and manufacturing capabilities...

6 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead major capital projects across a national multifamily portfolio, managing complex initiatives from concept to completion while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance asset performanc...

1 week ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative aftermarket solutions, ensuring seamless project execution from order to commissioning. Drive customer success while managing multi-million dollar pro...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $180K *

Lead the charge in delivering sustainable aftermarket solutions by managing complex projects, ensuring seamless execution from order to commissioning while collaborating with cross-functional teams to...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Join us to manage complex projects in the Power & Energy sector, ensuring excellence in financial performance, technical delivery, and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $156K *

Grow your career with us by managing project financials and operations in our dynamic Transportation and Infrastructure practice. Collaborate with project leaders to ensure budget control, compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.