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.
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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...
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Project Manager, Carbon Operations
$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
Project Manager, Carbon Operations
$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
$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
$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
$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
Senior Transportation Project Manager, Illinois PE/SE
$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
Senior Manager, Transportation
$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
Program Administrator Fleet Management
$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
Civil Engineer Project Manager - Aviation
$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...
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Civil Engineer Project Manager - Aviation
$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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$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...
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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.