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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$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse environmental projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering strong client relationships and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Contribute to impactful environmental projects by managing all phases from proposal to completion. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and budget objectives...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Manage environmental projects from inception to completion, ensuring safety, budget adherence, and timely delivery. Collaborate with clients and teams to define scope, monitor progress, and resolve is...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Partner with us to lead and manage diverse projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and high-quality standards while fostering collaboration among stakeholder...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$138K - $213K *

Oversee and manage large-scale electrical construction projects, ensuring successful execution through collaboration with teams and stakeholders. Drive project implementation, compliance, and client r...

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

$100K - $165K *

Lead the charge in delivering multifamily construction projects, ensuring accountability for safety, quality, and profitability, while managing relationships with clients and teams throughout the proj...

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure by leading projects, mentoring teams, and fostering client relationships. Drive business growth through strategic proposals and technical expertise while manag...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$225K - $240K *

Lead impactful projects while driving operational excellence and safety compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage budgets, schedules, and risks, ensuring successful delivery of mission-critical ini...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex academic projects, ensuring excellence in delivery and collaboration. Drive project success through effective communication and management, while fostering sustaina...

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

$105K - $124K *

Engineer exemplary public school and civic projects, managing client relations, budgets, and design quality. Lead project teams through all phases, ensuring compliance and sustainability while fosteri...

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

$119K - $128K *

Drive transformative projects by leading diverse teams and fostering client relationships. Collaborate across various sectors to deliver innovative solutions while ensuring project excellence and sust...

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

$95K - $115K *

Develop and lead MEP coordination for mission-critical projects, ensuring efficient delivery of mechanical and electrical systems. Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and mai...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $140K *

Drive impactful transportation projects by leading design teams, nurturing client relationships, and cultivating staff growth. Leverage 8+ years of experience in civil design to enhance highway and mu...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects, ensuring quality delivery, and managing integrated teams. Oversee contract services, report on progress, and coordinate activities to achieve strategic go...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$120K - $150K *

Transform communities by leading roadway design projects, ensuring timely execution and budget management while collaborating with clients and teams to deliver impactful transportation solutions...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$204K - $227K *

Drive transformational aviation infrastructure programs, overseeing large-scale terminal development projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensuring strategic delivery, stakeholder collaboration, and...

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

$204K - $227K *

Elevate your career by leading large-scale aviation projects, ensuring strategic delivery and operational excellence. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to drive transformationa...

2 weeks ago

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

$84K - $108K *

Manage all phases of engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within budget. Oversee resource allocation, project scheduling, and client communication while leading safety initiatives and qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $108K *

Champion project success by managing engineering initiatives from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while navigating op...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex commercial construction projects, ensuring effective communication, cost management, and stakeholder satisfaction across all phases from initiation to closure...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Empower our team to drive cross-functional IT projects, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. Collaborate with management to define project goals, manage resources, and enhance effici...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Empower project success by leading cross-functional IT initiatives, managing scope, timelines, and stakeholder expectations. Drive collaboration and continuous improvement to enhance project delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$115K - $163K *

Manage multiple high-value projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion while fostering client relationships and guiding teams through all project phases from estimation to execution...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Manage and oversee quality construction projects, ensuring design integrity, safety, and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Take ownership of project budget...

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive your career by leading high-stakes industrial projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer satisfaction and project success while managing ti...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

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.