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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.
Project Manager, Transportation Jobs
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Lead the charge in advancing transmission routing and siting projects across the Mountain Region, driving innovation and strategic growth while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance cl...
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Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead complex transmission projects, driving innovation and strategic growth across the Mountain Region. Collaborate with experts to enhance client relationships and deliver...
Yesterday
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Lead strategic transmission routing and siting projects, driving innovation and client relationships across the Mountain Region. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance technical excellenc...
Yesterday
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Lead the charge in advancing transmission routing and siting projects across the Mountain Region, driving innovation and strategic growth while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance cl...
Yesterday
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Pioneer innovative transmission routing and siting projects, leading strategic initiatives across the Mountain Region. Collaborate with experts to enhance client relationships and drive business growt...
Yesterday
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Manage complex transmission routing and siting projects, providing strategic leadership and technical expertise to advance innovative solutions for utility clients across North America. Collaborate wi...
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Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Lead the charge in advancing transmission routing and siting projects across a multi-state region, driving innovation and strategic growth while collaborating with experts to enhance client relationsh...
Yesterday
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Advance strategic leadership in transmission routing and siting projects, driving innovation and client relationships across the Mountain Region. Collaborate with experts to enhance geospatial solutio...
Yesterday
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Join a team that's driving innovation in transmission routing and siting projects. Lead complex initiatives, strengthen client relationships, and advance technical excellence across the Mountain Regio...
Yesterday
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Accelerate progress at the forefront of transmission infrastructure projects, leading strategic routing and siting initiatives across a diverse region. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation and...
Yesterday
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of transmission infrastructure. Lead complex routing and siting projects, drive innovation, and enhance client relationships across a diverse region while mentori...
2 days ago
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Shape the future of transmission infrastructure by leading complex routing and siting projects. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation, enhance client relationships, and support strategic growth...
1 week ago
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Empower your career by leading complex transmission projects across North America. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation, strengthen client relationships, and enhance geospatial solutions in th...
1 week ago
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Transform complex transmission infrastructure projects by leading strategic routing and siting initiatives. Collaborate with experts to enhance geospatial solutions, strengthen client relationships, a...
1 week ago
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$108K - $130K *
Lead the charge in advancing transmission routing and siting projects, providing strategic oversight and fostering innovation across multidisciplinary teams to enhance client relationships and drive b...
1 week ago
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$108K - $130K *
Champion innovative transmission routing and siting projects, providing strategic leadership and technical expertise across North America. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client re...
1 week ago
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Champion innovative transmission routing and siting projects, providing strategic leadership and technical expertise across a diverse range of utility clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams...
1 week ago
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of transmission infrastructure by leading complex routing and siting projects. Drive innovation, strengthen client relationships, and mentor talent across a diver...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead and oversee architectural projects from concept to completion, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and schedule while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams for successfu...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality design projects. Lead multiple initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, budget adherence, and effective collaborati...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of design by leading diverse architectural projects, ensuring client satisfaction and project success from inception to completion while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to...
3 weeks ago
$170K - $210K *
Unlock potential by leading program management for vertical construction projects. Oversee project delivery, align stakeholders, and ensure quality and safety across the DC Region while protecting own...
5 days ago
$120K - $150K *
Elevate your career by leading project management efforts, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction while mentoring team members and driving successful project outcomes across various constru...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Water / Wastewater
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing municipal wastewater projects from planning to delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, compliance, and client satisfaction while mentoring eng...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing a large-scale FHWA communications program, ensuring effective contract leadership, quality management, and stakeholder engagement across a multidisciplinary team to deliver...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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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