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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$100K - $150K *

Advance project success by leading planning, scheduling, and coordination efforts. Ensure safety, quality control, and budget management while resolving issues and managing subcontractors effectively...

2 weeks ago

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

$139K - $185K *

Lead the charge in managing complex Power Generation projects, overseeing design teams and ensuring optimal client service, quality, and financial performance across multiple disciplines and locations...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $195K *

Champion growth by leading complex commercial operations projects, driving sales transformation initiatives, and collaborating across global teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and achieve s...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$75K - $90K *

Analyze and manage transportation engineering projects, ensuring compliance with best practices. Responsibilities include traffic signal design, data analysis, and project management, requiring indepe...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $180K *

Transform project outcomes by leading a dynamic team, managing timelines, budgets, and client relations to ensure successful project delivery in high-end commercial contracting environments...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional civil engineering projects. Lead from concept to completion, fostering client relationships and ensuring project success through strategic oversi...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $150K *

Deliver effective project management in heavy civil construction, ensuring timely, cost-efficient outcomes while adhering to safety and compliance standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to oversee...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead traffic engineering projects across California, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Oversee studies, design procedures, and quality control while collaborating with interdisciplinary te...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our team as a Senior Traffic Engineer, leading traffic studies and providing technical expertise for multimodal transportation projects across California. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative traffic engineering projects across California. Utilize your expertise to guide teams, enhance multimodal transportation solutions, and ensure high-quality de...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead traffic engineering projects across California, providing technical expertise and mentorship. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality deliverables while managing budgets a...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $125K *

Design impactful transportation projects that enhance community connectivity and safety. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative roadway and public space solutions, ensuring hig...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Manage projects with internal and external customers, ensuring delivery and compliance while leading teams. Collaborate on solutions and coordinate resources to meet targets, fostering transparency an...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$136K - $188K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing Bellevue's transportation system. Lead a skilled group of engineers in reviewing development proposals, ensuring compliance with city standards, and collabora...

5 days ago

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

$157K - $225K *

Join a team that's committed to fostering a proactive safety culture on a large-scale data center project. You'll lead safety initiatives, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with dive...

6 days ago

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

$157K - $225K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead safety initiatives on a large-scale data center project. Collaborate with field teams to foster a proactive safety culture, ensuring compliance and operational excellen...

6 days ago

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

$72K - $93K *

Unlock potential by managing diverse City projects, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. This entry-level role offers opportunities for growth in project administration and le...

2 weeks ago

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

$160K - $185K *

Lead and manage diverse civil engineering projects, driving collaboration and innovation while mentoring teams and enhancing client relationships across multiple sectors...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $185K *

Drive impactful civil engineering projects across diverse sectors, leading teams and managing client relationships. This role offers the chance to mentor talent while ensuring high-quality project del...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Oversee project site execution by leading safety compliance and technical support. Contribute to resolving performance issues, ensuring Mitsubishi Power's interests are met during installation and com...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$108K - $130K *

Launch your career as a Project Manager overseeing all stages of cryogenic carbon capture projects. Lead teams to ensure timely, budget-compliant project delivery while coordinating technical discipli...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as you oversee project execution and safety compliance, ensuring equipment integrity and site coordination among stakeholders for successful construction and commissioning activiti...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Manage procurement strategies for electrical materials across multiple projects. Collaborate with vendors and teams to ensure timely delivery and cost-effective purchasing while mitigating risks and m...

1 week ago

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

$105K - $120K *

Lead a dynamic team in maintaining and servicing locomotives, ensuring safety and compliance while driving continuous improvement in operations. Collaborate across departments to optimize performance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $120K *

Drive project success by leading heavy construction initiatives, managing teams, and ensuring financial performance while adhering to safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to del...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.