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.
Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing
$80K - $95K *
Manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring safety, accuracy, and budget compliance while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with teams to deliver impa...
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Project Manager - Construction Materials Testing
$80K - $95K *
Manage construction materials testing projects, ensuring safety and accuracy while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with teams to deliver impactful solutions acro...
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Project Manager, Capital Planning
$100K - $120K *
Drive impactful coastal resilience initiatives by managing capital projects, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across agencies to enhance urban infrastructure and community safety again...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead project teams to success by managing budgets, schedules, and quality. Engage in strategic oversight and hands-on leadership to ensure project completion while fostering collaboration and accounta...
2 weeks ago
$150K - $225K *
Unlock potential by leading high-impact projects in defense and national security. Drive contract performance, manage diverse teams, and ensure mission success in dynamic environments, both CONUS and...
1 week ago
$98K - $110K *
Lead a dynamic team to deliver high-quality aerospace hardware and systems. Oversee project management, mentor staff, and ensure effective collaboration across disciplines while managing risks and mai...
2 weeks ago
$118K *
Shape innovative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive efficiency. This role requires strategic thinking and a proactive approach to problem-solving in...
3 weeks ago
Directeur(trice) de projets - Transport collectif ferroviaire
$110K - $130K *
Empower the future of urban rail transport by managing complex, multidisciplinary projects from planning to execution, while fostering client relationships and driving business development in a dynami...
3 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Advance project execution by coordinating firmware integration efforts, managing schedules, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to ensure timely product development and operational efficie...
1 week ago
$100K - $130K *
Empower project success by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results. Manage timelines, scope, and stakeholder communication while ensuring alignment and addressing risks across m...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Lead project teams in executing capital projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence throughout the project lifecycle. Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve project goals and manage ris...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive project success by leading teams in construction management, ensuring quality, and fostering client relationships. Empower personnel development while overseeing costs, planning, and safety to d...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Design & Construction
$100K - $120K *
Take ownership of diverse Investor Center projects, managing all phases from concept to closeout. Ensure timely delivery within budget and scope while coordinating with stakeholders, contractors, and...
4 days ago
$212K - $259K *
Advance large-scale rail projects by overseeing construction activities, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Lead teams to deliver successful outcomes...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Unlock potential by managing construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality, safety, and adherence to budget and schedule. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver successfu...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Elevate project delivery by leading complex construction initiatives, ensuring alignment with client expectations and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and accountability across tea...
1 week ago
$108K - $130K *
Oversee large-scale construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and client satisfaction while leading diverse teams and fostering collaboration across stakeholders for successfu...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Champion project success by leading complex construction initiatives, ensuring timely delivery, financial health, and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of safety and quality across teams...
3 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Transform project delivery by leading complex construction initiatives, ensuring alignment with client expectations and operational excellence while fostering collaboration and accountability across t...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Drive successful public-sector construction projects by managing scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong client relationships and ensuring quality delivery from inception to closeout...
1 week ago
Senior Process Engineer - Wastewater Treatment
$148K - $198K *
Lead transformative water and wastewater treatment projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams to achieve technical excellence while supporting sustainable infrastructure solutions that benefit communit...
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Senior Process Engineer - Wastewater Treatment
$148K - $198K *
Lead transformative water treatment projects ensuring sustainability, quality, and client satisfaction. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage project risks, and drive process innovations to enhance...
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Senior Process Engineer - Wastewater Treatment
$148K - $198K *
Lead transformative water projects, ensuring sustainability and regulatory compliance while managing multidisciplinary teams. Drive client relationships and mentor engineers, fostering innovation and...
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Senior Process Engineer - Wastewater Treatment
$148K - $198K *
Elevate communities by leading innovative water treatment projects. Drive technical excellence and mentor teams, ensuring sustainable solutions while fostering client relationships and managing projec...
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Professional Engineer -Transportation Project Manager or Program Manager
$130K - $165K *
Lead and manage transportation engineering projects, fostering client relationships and driving business development while ensuring high-quality project delivery and team collaboration...
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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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