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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$136K - $181K *

Elevate your career by orchestrating complex projects from inception to closeout. Collaborate with clients and teams to ensure quality, safety, and profitability while mentoring future builders in a d...

1 week ago

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

$130K - $145K *

Drive successful large-scale construction projects by managing stakeholders, ensuring compliance, and applying best practices. Leverage your solar program experience to enhance client relationships an...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Deliver exceptional project management for large-scale construction initiatives, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement while driving best practices and effective communication across teams to...

4 weeks ago

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

$150K - $190K *

Transform water management solutions by leading design teams in municipal projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project success while enhancing client relationships and driving strategic g...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $190K *

Engage in leading project delivery for water and wastewater initiatives, collaborating with teams to achieve client objectives while driving strategic growth in West Florida's municipal markets. Foste...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $190K *

Lead and manage project delivery in the municipal water sector, collaborating with teams to achieve client objectives. Drive strategic growth initiatives while ensuring quality and compliance in water...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$80K - $120K *

Support diverse environmental projects by coordinating investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with teams to tackle complex challenges while enhancing your project management skills and te...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Drive impactful environmental projects by managing site investigations and remediation efforts. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver solutions that meet regulatory standards while ensuring pr...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Execute project management strategies to drive successful construction outcomes. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality, safety, and client satisfaction across diverse sectors, while managing resour...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive successful outcomes by overseeing onsite construction for large mining projects. Lead teams, ensure safety compliance, and coordinate with stakeholders to deliver quality infrastructure in both...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion project success by overseeing construction operations, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budget goals. Lead teams in dynamic environments, managing contractor performance and fost...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the successful execution of transmission construction projects by overseeing all aspects of construction, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and budgetary goals while leading a de...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $160K *

Join a team that's transforming customer experience by leading complex capital projects, enhancing service delivery, and driving organizational change through effective project management and stakehol...

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5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Accelerate progress at your career by managing diverse right of way projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure project execution aligns with budgets and schedules, and foster client relationships...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Develop and manage diverse right-of-way projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Lead teams, build client relationships, and oversee project financials while maintaining safety and regulatory standa...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Lead project teams to drive planning and implementation of large-scale K-12 education programs, ensuring project goals for schedule, budget, and quality are met while mentoring staff and engaging with...

6 days ago

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

$145K - $228K *

Transform the future of engineering projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex stakeholder environments, and ensuring high-quality deliverables from concept to completion while meet...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to impactful structural engineering projects. Lead and mentor a talented group while collaborating with clients and design disciplines to create lasting community spaces...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional architectural projects. Oversee project financial performance, manage teams, and ensure effective communication from inception to completion whil...

6 days ago

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

$109K - $145K *

Lead the charge in managing and designing water/wastewater projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development initiatives...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping sustainable water infrastructure projects. Lead multidisciplinary design efforts, manage client relationships, and ensure successful delivery of complex municipal projects a...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$175K - $208K *

Unlock the potential of transformative transit projects as you lead diverse teams, manage project delivery, and ensure high-quality standards while engaging with clients in a dynamic design-build envi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$175K - $208K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic design-build team in rail infrastructure projects. Drive project objectives, ensure collaboration, manage schedules and budgets, while maintaining quality assurance and clie...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by managing capital investments from inception to closure. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure safety, budget adherence, and timely execution while mentoring teams and dri...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Manage the successful delivery of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards while overseeing scope, schedule, cost, and quality across multidisciplinary...

2 weeks ago

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

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.