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.
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Grow your career with a leading firm by managing project controls for complex engineering projects. Leverage your expertise to ensure quality delivery, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with client...
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Conveyance Engineer - Project Manager
$126K - $180K *
Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading complex projects, managing interdisciplinary teams, and delivering innovative solutions for municipal utilities. Collaborate with clients to ensure...
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$104K - $168K *
Elevate your career by leading transformative healthcare projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships. Join a dynamic team to shape innovative environments and drive s...
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$112K - $168K *
Champion transformative healthcare projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, building client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion in a dynamic, colla...
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$110K - $130K *
Deliver transformative healthcare projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful project execution from inception to completion. Collaborate with t...
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$95K - $115K *
Lead high-profile healthcare projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams and fostering client relationships. Drive strategy, oversee design, and ensure project delivery while contributing to business de...
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Traffic Safety Project Manager I
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative project solutions while managing client relationships and leading project teams to ensure successful outcomes on time and within budget...
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Traffic Safety Project Manager I
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in project management, ensuring client satisfaction through effective scope, schedule, and budget delivery. Collaborate with teams to drive business development and mentor staff while...
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Traffic Safety Project Manager I
$80K - $95K *
Drive project success by managing scope, budget, and client relations. Lead a team in delivering high-quality engineering solutions while ensuring compliance with project management standards and fost...
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Transportation Roadway Engineer/ Project Delivery Lead
$88K - $105K *
Drive impactful roadway projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring compliance with GDOT standards. Leverage your expertise in transportation engineering t...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing high-profile Ports & Marine projects, providing technical expertise and mentorship to a dynamic team. Drive client relationships and ensure project success across diverse m...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive strategic growth and enhance rail planning services by collaborating with Freight and DOT Client Account Managers nationwide. Lead project delivery, mentor staff, and develop client relationship...
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$92K - $151K *
Deliver innovative infrastructure solutions by managing diverse municipal projects, ensuring client satisfaction through effective communication and technical expertise while adhering to regulatory st...
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Operations Manager, Collaborative Partnering
$95K - $130K *
Reimagine operational excellence by enhancing structure and visibility in our Collaborative Partnering practice. Collaborate with leadership to optimize processes, reporting, and resource management w...
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Operations Manager, Collaborative Partnering
$95K - $130K *
Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on enhancing operations, reporting, and project management. Collaborate to develop tools and processes that drive efficiency and support a culture of...
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Operations Manager, Collaborative Partnering
$95K - $130K *
Support the growth of our Collaborative Partnering practice by enhancing operational structure, visibility, and consistency. Collaborate with teams to develop tools and processes that drive effective...
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$88K - $105K *
Transform project delivery by managing diverse construction initiatives, leading teams, and ensuring quality outcomes across public and private sectors. Drive collaboration and efficiency while naviga...
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$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse construction projects, overseeing teams, and ensuring successful delivery through collaboration, negotiation, and strategic planning while maintaining quality and s...
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$85K - $100K *
Elevate your career by managing multidisciplinary projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring compliance with plans and specifications. Collaborate with teams to drive growth and deliver su...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$90K - $110K *
Lead multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex water/wastewater projects. Utilize your technical expertise to manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring client satisfaction and...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Water/Wastewater
$80K - $95K *
Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, leading multi-disciplinary teams in delivering complex water/wastewater projects. Drive client satisfaction and project success from inception to completion...
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$110K - $130K *
Drive complex, multi-phase projects from initiation to closeout, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability. Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and mentor junior staff while utilizing ad...
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$110K - $130K *
Unlock potential by managing complex, multi-phase projects across Engineering and Cabling. Lead teams, ensure client satisfaction, and mentor junior staff while overseeing project execution, financial...
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$142K - $178K *
Lead the charge in managing project direction, ensuring timely completion, and fostering strong client and subcontractor relationships while mentoring on-site staff and driving a culture of safety and...
3 weeks ago
$108K - $130K *
Drive complex, multi-phase projects across Engineering and Cabling, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability. Mentor teams, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional collaboration to deliver suc...
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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?
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