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.
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-quality construction projects. Oversee all phases from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with v...
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Civil Engineer - Project Manager
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Lead the charge in managing land development projects, ensuring quality and profitability while fostering client relationships and identifying new opportunities for growth. Join a dynamic team focused...
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Contribute to the successful management of construction projects, ensuring timely completion, budget adherence, and strong relationships with stakeholders while leading and training project teams effe...
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Drive project success by managing complex mechanical construction initiatives. Ensure quality, safety, and adherence to contract specifications while leading teams to exceed goals. Foster stakeholder...
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Deliver exceptional project management for large-scale mechanical construction, ensuring safety, quality, and environmental standards. Lead teams to exceed goals while fostering strong relationships w...
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Champion project success by leading teams to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals. Oversee complex mechanical construction projects from planning to close-out while fostering relationships an...
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Engage in project management to ensure timely delivery, client satisfaction, and financial success. Lead on-site teams, foster safety and quality culture, and maintain strong subcontractor relationshi...
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$142K - $178K *
Drive project success by managing direction, completion, and financial outcomes. Lead and mentor on-site teams while ensuring client satisfaction and maintaining safety and quality standards across al...
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Deliver impactful project management by leading teams, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving project success through effective communication and financial oversight. Cultivate a culture of safety...
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Lead and mentor a team of architects, driving project success through effective resource management, technical oversight, and client engagement in all design phases, ensuring high-quality architectura...
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Deliver exceptional project leadership for complex manufacturing programs. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality product delivery while maintaining customer satisfaction and compl...
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Pioneer project management excellence by leading complex mechanical construction initiatives, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, and environmental standards while fostering collaborative relations...
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Drive project success by leading mechanical scopes on large-scale data center initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency while fostering strong rel...
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Roadway Design Technical Manager
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Manage roadway design projects by leading teams, mentoring staff, and collaborating with clients. Contribute to strategic growth initiatives while ensuring high-quality engineering documentation and a...
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Join a team that's dedicated to delivering federal construction projects efficiently. Oversee project phases from preconstruction to closeout, ensuring compliance with federal standards while fosterin...
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Civil Engineering Project Manager - Land Development
$90K - $140K *
Lead diverse land development projects, guiding teams through design, approvals, and construction support while fostering collaboration in a fast-paced environment...
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Civil Engineering Project Manager - Land Development
$90K - $140K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of land development by leading diverse projects, from multi-family developments to public infrastructure. Drive project success through collaboration, technical e...
3 days ago
Civil Engineering Project Manager - Land Development
$90K - $140K *
Pioneer innovative land development projects by leading design efforts, managing budgets, and coordinating with clients and teams to ensure successful project delivery in a collaborative environment...
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$95K - $115K *
Drive the successful execution of power generation projects, managing all aspects from planning to completion. Lead teams, ensure compliance, and maintain client relations while overseeing budgets exc...
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Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects
$112K - $168K *
Advance your career by managing capital improvement projects, ensuring alignment with client goals. Lead cross-functional teams through all project phases, from planning to validation, while adhering...
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$87K - $146K *
Engineer innovative civil/environmental projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Lead permitting and design efforts, utilizing your expertise in environmental regulations and project...
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$87K - $146K *
Explore your career potential as you drive civil and environmental engineering projects, collaborating with a diverse team to deliver impactful design solutions and navigate permitting processes acros...
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$87K - $146K *
Transform the future of environmental engineering by leading diverse projects in civil design and permitting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage and deliver effective solutions for sit...
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Advance your career by supporting diverse civil and environmental projects. Collaborate across teams to deliver engineering designs and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations while mento...
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Lead the charge in civil/environmental engineering projects, collaborating with experts to develop designs supporting diverse sectors. Manage permitting processes, conduct fieldwork, and mentor junior...
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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?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, then refine your search by location, specialization, and seniority.