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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$90K - $140K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse transportation projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence. Collaborate with teams to drive project success while maintaining pr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary teams on complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Manage project lifecycle from initiation to close-out while tracking financials an...

3 weeks ago

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

$108K - $130K *

Lead comprehensive highway project management, guiding teams and stakeholders to achieve strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with specifications, budgets, and timelines. Drive continuous im...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead transportation design projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery while managing client relationships and staff development. Drive business growth through effective marketing and collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $185K *

Join our team to lead complex traffic engineering projects, managing a distributed group while delivering innovative transportation solutions. Leverage your expertise in traffic operations and project...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Champion innovative traffic engineering solutions by leading complex projects, managing a distributed team, and collaborating across disciplines to enhance transportation systems for state and local a...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative traffic engineering solutions while managing a distributed team. This role combines technical expertise with project management and business development to enh...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Lead innovative traffic engineering projects while managing a distributed team. Combine technical expertise with project management skills to deliver high-quality transportation solutions for state an...

1 week ago

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

$135K - $185K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex traffic engineering projects, combining technical expertise with project management and team leadership. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver innovative transp...

1 week ago

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

$121K *

Lead the charge in managing large, complex projects that enhance transit facilities, ensuring compliance with regulations while effectively coordinating with diverse stakeholders and teams for success...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to manage transportation projects, foster client relationships, and drive business development. Oversee project quality, profitability, and schedules while leading multiple project...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's driving growth in transportation planning and traffic engineering. Lead projects, mentor staff, and build client relationships while enjoying autonomy and the potential for ownershi...

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $142K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by leading impactful projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring talent. Collaborate across disciplines to solve complex challenges...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a leader in transportation, guiding complex projects and fostering client relationships. Drive innovation and excellence while managing multidisciplinary teams to deliver impa...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing complex aviation infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful delivery from planning to closeout, while enhancing your project...

3 weeks ago

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

$140K - $190K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative structural engineering projects. Manage teams, implement advanced practices, and drive technical concepts to enhance project efficiency and safety in undergro...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive growth and leadership within the Tennessee transportation team, overseeing project management, client relations, and strategic initiatives to enhance service delivery and profitability across th...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative engineering solutions. Lead project management efforts, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive client success while ensuring quality and effici...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by managing impactful civil engineering projects that enhance community development. Collaborate with diverse teams, lead project delivery, and drive successful client relationsh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion civil engineering excellence by leading projects that enrich community infrastructure. Collaborate across disciplines to deliver top-tier site development, foster client relationships, and st...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate your career by leading complex construction projects, ensuring strategic alignment with client goals, and driving innovation in construction practices. Mentor teams while delivering high-qu...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex construction projects, ensuring strategic alignment and high-quality outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to innovate and optimize processes whil...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $214K *

Drive innovative traffic engineering solutions by leading project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables, and fostering client relationships. Leverage your expertise to enhance mobility and safety...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $214K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of traffic engineering by leading project delivery, fostering team development, and enhancing client relationships. Drive innovative solutions that improve mobilit...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $214K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mobility and safety through innovative traffic engineering solutions. Lead project delivery, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.