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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$80K - $95K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a diverse team in logistics and safety compliance. Oversee daily operations, ensure adherence to regulations, and foster a culture of continuous improvement whi...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$125K - $135K *

Deliver impactful project management for complex construction initiatives, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders to drive...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Lead a team of engineers and supervisors, fostering collaboration and communication to achi...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing diverse industrial construction projects. Lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery while fostering client relationships and driving projec...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Champion construction excellence by leading diverse industrial projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors to achieve project goa...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in overseeing diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors to achieve project go...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving industrial construction projects, overseeing large and small initiatives across diverse sectors. Lead project teams to ensure timely delivery and budget adherence while fost...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while overseeing project teams and fostering client relationships for optimal outc...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join us to lead and coordinate diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors across various secto...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in overseeing diverse industrial construction projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while managing a skilled team of engineers and supervisors to achieve project go...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in industrial construction projects. Oversee diverse projects, manage teams, and ensure timely delivery within budget while fostering client relationships and enh...

2 weeks ago

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

$82K - $102K *

Elevate your career by managing operations, ensuring safety, and driving financial performance while fostering strong relationships with clients and employees in a dynamic environment...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in advancing carbon operations by driving MRV strategies, engaging stakeholders, and optimizing wastewater treatment initiatives to ensure effective carbon credit validation and sales...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's driving innovation in carbon operations and wastewater management. You'll lead measurement, reporting, and verification strategies while engaging with stakeholders to enhance projec...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate project success by leading daily field execution and vendor oversight. Ensure compliance and quality in construction projects while coordinating with teams and stakeholders for efficient op...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to executing construction projects safely and efficiently. As a Field Project Manager, you'll oversee daily operations, vendor coordination, and ensure compliance with sta...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in field project execution, ensuring compliance and efficiency across construction sites. Oversee vendor coordination, daily operations, and quality assurance while serving as the key...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$150K - $275K *

Lead a dynamic transportation practice, managing high-profile infrastructure projects while fostering client relationships and mentoring junior engineers. Drive project success from planning to delive...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Advance transportation strategies by optimizing logistics networks, managing a $750M budget, and collaborating with internal and external partners to enhance service and reduce costs while driving str...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$147K - $189K *

Drive the strategic oversight of fleet operations, ensuring safety, reliability, and cost-effectiveness while advancing sustainability initiatives and optimizing resources to support essential service...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $177K *

Lead and manage aviation projects by overseeing planning, compliance, and stakeholder communication. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to regulations, driving successful...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $177K *

Lead the charge in managing aviation project delivery, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance and quality standards throughout various project phases, while fostering cross-functional team...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$127K - $157K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focusing on ODOT design projects. Leverage your 10-20 years of project management expertise to ensure timely delivery of high-quality transportation engineering so...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Join a team that's transforming transportation through innovative roadway design. Leverage your expertise in ODOT-type projects while collaborating closely with clients and engineers to exceed expecta...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$127K - $157K *

Drive successful engineering outcomes by leading roadway design projects, collaborating with a diverse team to enhance transportation infrastructure across Ohio, ensuring client satisfaction through h...

Reposted 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.