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.
California Traffic Engineering State Manager
$120K - $145K *
Empower our team by leading traffic engineering projects across California. You'll manage staff, drive business development, and ensure technical excellence while fostering client relationships and me...
1 week ago
$120K - $160K *
Shape your career by leading diverse engineering projects, managing scope and budget while collaborating with design teams and clients to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction...
1 week ago
Operations Manager - Special Projects Group
$118K - $210K *
Advance operational excellence by leading construction projects, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving profitability. Collaborate across teams to align business strategies and enhance service de...
1 week ago
Operations Manager - Special Projects Group
$118K - $210K *
Lead the charge in operational excellence by managing construction projects, ensuring customer satisfaction, and driving profitability. Collaborate across teams to align business strategies and optimi...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Optimize project delivery by leading enterprise SaaS implementations for utility clients. Build strong client relationships, manage competing priorities, and ensure successful project outcomes across...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Sr Project Engineer (E&C) (1017)
$116K *
Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Engineer, driving design and construction projects. Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure project success while applying your expertise in engineering...
Reposted 3 days ago
Senior Water Conveyance Project Manager
$110K - $130K *
Lead innovative pipeline design projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with clients and teams to deliver effective solutions in water infrastructure. Drive technical excellence and men...
4 weeks ago
Civil Engineer III - Transportation Design
$80K - $95K *
Drive impactful transportation solutions by leading design efforts and enhancing project delivery for roadway and infrastructure improvements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safety...
1 week ago
$95K - $135K *
Lead the charge in delivering complex infrastructure projects by managing all phases from planning to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards through effective stakeh...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive project success by leading complex infrastructure initiatives, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction while mentoring teams and fostering a culture of excellence in the water and wast...
Reposted 1 week ago
Right of Way Project Manager (Field)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing complex projects, ensuring effective communication and collaboration between teams and clients. Oversee project scope, budget, and deliverables while fostering a motivated...
4 weeks ago
Traveling Construction Project Manager
$92K - $134K *
Optimize project delivery by managing energy efficiency construction initiatives, ensuring compliance, quality control, and budget adherence, while fostering strong client relationships and overseeing...
Reposted 1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Support our team by managing inspection schedules for CAPEX projects in the oil and gas sector. Collaborate with clients and inspectors to ensure quality standards and timely execution, while maintain...
1 week ago
$85K - $100K *
Champion project success by leading teams, solving client issues, and managing multiple projects with independence. Drive quality assurance initiatives and deliver key insights to clients while foster...
3 weeks ago
Utah Transportation Project Manager
$124K - $166K *
Empower growth in Utah by leading transportation projects and shaping strategy. This senior role blends technical excellence with business development, fostering client relationships and mentoring sta...
1 week ago
Utah Transportation Project Manager
$124K - $166K *
Lead the charge in shaping transportation projects in Utah. This senior role combines project management, business development, and team leadership to build a strong local presence while influencing s...
1 week ago
Utah Transportation Project Manager
$124K - $166K *
Accelerate progress at our expanding Utah practice by leading project delivery, fostering client relationships, and mentoring staff. Shape strategy and culture while driving growth in a collaborative...
1 week ago
Utah Transportation Project Manager
$124K - $166K *
Lead the growth of a dynamic transportation practice in Utah, shaping strategy, culture, and client relationships while managing projects and mentoring staff to ensure long-term success and expansion...
1 week ago
$100K - $120K *
Lead the charge in managing heavy civil construction projects, coordinating stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining quality standards. Drive project success through effective communica...
3 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Manage and execute complex civil engineering projects, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence. Collaborate with clients and internal teams to drive project success and profitability while mai...
1 week ago
$95K - $115K *
Transform project execution by leading teams to deliver complex civil engineering projects on time and within budget. Collaborate with clients and internal departments to drive profitability and enhan...
1 week ago
Program Manager, Project Controls (Hybrid)
$120K - $145K *
Lead project controls initiatives, ensuring governance, financial performance, and scheduling across large-scale capital projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within...
6 days ago
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading complex transportation projects, providing technical expertise, and fostering collaboration within a dynamic team. Shape your career while delivering impactful solutions an...
1 week ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's driving engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong customer relationships and internal collaboration...
2 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Drive project success by managing delivery strategies, overseeing teams, and ensuring quality outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client expectations while optimizing processes and perform...
3 days ago
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?
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