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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Elevate your career by leading design teams on major transit projects. This role demands extensive collaboration with contractors and a proven track record in managing large-scale infrastructure initi...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of large-scale mechanical projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives and overseeing all phases from design to commissioning. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver mission-c...

5 days ago

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

$146K - $167K *

Join a dynamic team to lead impactful roadway design projects, enhancing infrastructure while mentoring junior engineers. Collaborate in a multidisciplinary environment, fostering client relationships...

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

$88K - $105K *

Optimize multi-market customer programs by unifying teams, standardizing processes, and enhancing operational efficiency to deliver a consistent customer experience across all regions...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $145K *

Lead multiple commercial renovation projects, ensuring quality and client satisfaction while managing budgets and schedules. Grow your career in a dynamic environment with opportunities for advancemen...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful infrastructure projects by managing performance, schedules, and financials while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and solving chal...

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

$125K - $150K *

Drive project success by managing fire and life safety system installations, ensuring compliance with budgets and codes while leading teams and maintaining client relationships for seamless execution...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $130K *

Elevate project execution by managing fire and life safety systems, ensuring compliance, budget adherence, and quality control. Collaborate with teams and clients to deliver seamless installations and...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful Mechanical Construction projects by managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractor contracts. Collaborate with teams to ensure project profitability and adherence to safety standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in overseeing large-scale construction projects, ensuring operational excellence and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement across multiple initia...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex civil engineering projects, driving business development, and mentoring a dynamic team. Bring your expertise in project management to enhance client relations and e...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of power delivery by managing complex engineering design projects, mentoring staff, and driving business growth while ensuring profitability and client satisfaction...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing high-end senior living projects, ensuring quality, budget, and safety standards are met while fostering strong client relationships and leading a dedicated project team...

4 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative transportation infrastructure solutions. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design and analyze highway, drainage, and stormwater projects, enhancing m...

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

$130K - $163K *

Lead dynamic structural engineering projects, managing teams and client relationships for large-scale commercial buildings. Drive design and delivery across various sectors, ensuring high-quality outc...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering specialty water and mechanical construction projects. Oversee operations, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering strong client relationships a...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead civil engineering projects with a focus on design and management, ensuring profitability and effective delivery through collaboration with clients and internal teams. Champion business developmen...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading complex capital improvement projects, serving as a trusted advisor and owner's representative. Oversee multiple initiatives from planning to completion, ensuring alignment...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System projects, ensuring safe, high-quality delivery from contract award to closeout while meeting schedule, cost, and client objectiv...

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic initiatives by synthesizing business challenges, driving consensus among leaders, and enhancing airport operations through effective project management and collaboration across depa...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams to meet requirements, budgets, and deadlines while ensuring quality standards and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $115K *

Lead the charge in driving cross-functional manufacturing projects, improving operational performance and product quality while ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution. Collaborate with various...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Lead and innovate in transportation engineering, fostering collaboration and technical excellence while mentoring future leaders and engaging in impactful projects across the firm...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $140K *

Innovate transportation engineering by leading technical excellence, fostering collaboration, and developing future leaders. Engage in project work while shaping strategic initiatives and enhancing fi...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $145K *

Champion technical excellence in transportation engineering, leading firmwide initiatives, fostering collaboration, and developing future leaders while engaging in impactful project work and strategic...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

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.