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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$125K - $170K *

Champion municipal infrastructure projects, enhancing water and wastewater utilities. Collaborate with clients, lead a skilled team, and drive innovative solutions from planning to execution while fos...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful transportation design projects, collaborating with a talented team to expand our practice in Georgia. Manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships while shaping the future of tra...

1 week ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Manage and lead multi-discipline teams through project phases, ensuring quality and adherence to budget and schedule while driving program success in the energy sector. Collaborate with stakeholders t...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of energy by leading multi-discipline projects. You'll drive program management excellence, ensuring quality and efficiency while collaborating with stakeholders...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $100K *

Elevate your career by managing aviation projects and driving business growth. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver engineering solutions while mentoring others and enhancing client relationship...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Lead project management for Railroad, Bridge, and Heavy Civil infrastructure, overseeing planning, budgeting, and resource management while ensuring safety and quality standards are met across multipl...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Oversee complex land development projects from concept to completion, ensuring design quality, client satisfaction, and financial performance while leading internal teams and serving as the primary cl...

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

$146K - $244K *

Transform water and wastewater projects by managing all phases from planning to construction. Build strong client relationships and lead a team in a dynamic environment, ensuring projects meet budget...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse traffic analysis projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence. Collaborate with teams to drive business development and maintain pro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K - $203K *

Lead the charge in water and wastewater projects, managing design delivery and multidisciplinary teams. Engage stakeholders to ensure project success and support essential community infrastructure imp...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $210K *

Shape the future of project management by leading controls initiatives, guiding teams in budgeting, scheduling, and risk management, while ensuring project success through data analysis and strategic...

1 week ago

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

$180K - $220K *

Take ownership of project controls activities across complex capital and infrastructure projects. Lead cost management, scheduling, risk analysis, and reporting to ensure successful project delivery a...

2 weeks ago

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

$82K - $113K *

Grow with us as you oversee project controls functions, ensuring timely, on-budget delivery of capital projects. Leverage your expertise in scheduling, cost analysis, and compliance to manage risks an...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team as a technical lead on major transportation projects, overseeing complex roadway, bridge, and multimodal infrastructure initiatives while mentoring junior engineers and collaborati...

4 days ago

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

$90K - $140K *

Manage and oversee traffic analysis projects, fostering client relationships and ensuring project success through effective coordination, marketing, and technical quality. Balance multiple projects wh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Empower project success by managing traffic analysis initiatives, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence across multiple projects while driving business development and prof...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $165K *

Oversee urban planning and design projects, ensuring effective management and client communication. Collaborate with teams across California to enhance community development and revitalization efforts...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $170K *

Lead municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and driving innovative solutions for water systems across California...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Deliver impactful transportation solutions as part of a dynamic team, managing projects from concept to completion. Collaborate on large-scale highway design while mentoring junior engineers and ensur...

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

$95K - $115K *

Manage multiple technical projects focused on restoration and renovation. Drive business growth while ensuring client satisfaction through proactive communication and quality assurance in a collaborat...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by managing diverse projects in restoration and renovation. Collaborate with a dynamic team, engage with clients, and drive business growth while ensuring quality and compliance in...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by managing technical production and contracts for restoration and renovation projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to enhance business growth while ensuring client satisfact...

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

$112K - $140K *

Transform your career by managing diverse projects in restoration and renovation. Lead technical production and business development while collaborating with clients and teams on impactful engineering...

3 weeks ago

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

$119K - $142K *

Transform the Diagnostics Group by managing multiple forensic engineering projects, focusing on restoration and rehabilitation. Leverage your expertise in structural diagnostics to drive business grow...

4 weeks ago

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

$67K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team as you assist in managing diverse civil engineering projects. Support project planning, documentation, and client communication while ensuring quality standards are met. Embrace me...

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  •   Less than 5 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.