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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$110K - $130K *

Lead the growth of national Power Generation and Transmission accounts. Develop strategic relationships, identify opportunities, and drive revenue through collaboration with internal teams and clients...

Olathe, KSRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform client relationships in the Power Generation & Transmission sector. Lead strategic account management, drive growth, and collaborate across teams to enhance service delivery and profitabilit...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $182K *

Lead major underground and trenchless projects from proposal to completion, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring junior staff while ensuring quality and profitability throughout th...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career as a Project Manager leading multidisciplinary civil and water resources projects, managing budgets, scopes, and teams to deliver solutions that enhance communities and ensure proj...

Reposted yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the next phase of energy infrastructure as a Senior Project Manager, leading environmental initiatives across the Texas/Louisiana region, ensuring project success through collaboration and exp...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead multidisciplinary environmental projects in Texas/Louisiana, ensuring timely delivery while managing siting, routing, and regulatory compliance. Collaborate with teams to provide innovative solut...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Engage with a top-tier team to manage complex environmental projects in energy sectors. Utilize your deep expertise in siting, routing, and assessments to drive successful outcomes across the Texas an...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading multi-disciplinary teams on impactful environmental projects in the energy sector, driving initiatives from siting and routing to permitting and stakeholder engagement i...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a leading team to manage complex environmental projects in energy, driving strategic initiatives and collaboration across Texas and Louisiana energy markets while delivering innovative solutions...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful environmental projects in the energy sector, ensuring compliance and stakeholder engagement while driving innovation. Collaborate with diverse teams and leverage expertise to shape Texa...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Transform the energy landscape by leading multidisciplinary teams on environmental projects. Bring your expertise in siting, permitting, and regulatory compliance to drive impactful solutions in the T...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative environmental solutions by leading multidisciplinary teams in energy projects. Ensure regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement while driving strategic initiatives in the dy...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $125K *

Lead the charge in managing complex projects for a federal data analytics platform, ensuring operational excellence through effective communication, risk management, and collaboration across teams whi...

Virginia, USRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform healthcare project management by leading teams, ensuring quality, and driving project success through effective planning, coordination, and communication with stakeholders and subcontractors...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Manage diverse construction projects by developing plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and ment...

3 weeks ago

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

$105K - $115K *

Transform the City’s Capital Improvement Plan by managing diverse infrastructure projects. Collaborate with finance and department heads to ensure effective planning and execution, enhancing community...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee diverse construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering collaboration and maintaining safety standards across all operations...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Unlock your potential by managing diverse civil construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while leading a dynamic team and fostering strong relationships with clients and su...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Champion the future of civil construction by managing diverse projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while leading teams and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Transform your career by leading diverse construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering a collaborative team environment and maintaining strong client relationshi...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Drive project success by overseeing all phases of construction, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while leading a dynamic team and fostering strong client relationships...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Deliver comprehensive project management for diverse construction initiatives, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while leading teams and fostering strong vendor relationships...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Manage diverse construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams, negotiate contracts, and uphold safety standards while fostering positive relationships wit...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse civil construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering teamwork and maintaining safety standards across all operations...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $140K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of civil construction by managing diverse projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while leading a skilled team and fostering strong relationships...

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.