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.
$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...
2 weeks 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
Director of Business Development - Civil Engineering (Transportation)
$125K - $150K *
Grow strategic business opportunities within Transportation, enhancing client relationships, leading capture strategies, and driving market growth through industry expertise and collaboration within i...
Reposted 4 days ago
Project Manager - Land Development
$80K - $95K *
Drive project success by leading diverse engineering initiatives, mentoring junior staff, and leveraging technical expertise in a dynamic environment. Shape your career while ensuring projects are exe...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management in construction and installation. Oversee schedules, coordinate logistics, and ensure customer satisfaction while thriving in...
2 weeks ago
Designer, Linear Infrastructure Design, Rail & Transit
$84K - $115K *
Shape the future of transit by developing innovative 2D and 3D designs for rail infrastructure projects. Collaborate with engineers to enhance mobility and community connectivity through cutting-edge...
2 weeks ago
Designer, Linear Infrastructure Design, Rail & Transit
$84K - $115K *
Empower your career by joining a dynamic Rail & Transit team to design innovative 2D and 3D infrastructure solutions that enhance mobility and community connectivity across Canada. Collaborate with ex...
2 weeks ago
Designer, Linear Infrastructure Design, Rail & Transit
$84K - $115K *
Transform rail infrastructure design by developing 2D and 3D models that enhance transit operations. Collaborate with engineers to deliver innovative solutions for complex projects, ensuring safety an...
2 weeks ago
Designer, Linear Infrastructure Design, Rail & Transit
$84K - $115K *
Play a key role in developing innovative 2D and 3D designs for rail infrastructure projects, collaborating with engineers to enhance transit operations and improve community mobility across Canada...
2 weeks ago
Designer, Linear Infrastructure Design, Rail & Transit
$84K - $115K *
Join a collaborative team to design innovative rail infrastructure projects. Contribute to 2D and 3D modeling, ensuring safe and efficient transit operations while enhancing community mobility across...
2 weeks ago
Designer, Linear Infrastructure Design, Rail & Transit
$84K - $115K *
Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on innovative rail infrastructure design. Contribute to 2D and 3D modeling, ensuring safe and efficient transit operations while collaborating with engine...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex commercial projects, ensuring financial performance and operational alignment across multiple sites while mentoring the next generation of leaders in the constructi...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing complex commercial projects, ensuring financial performance and operational alignment across multiple sites. Mentor future leaders while driving value and risk management i...
2 weeks ago
$145K - $165K *
Elevate your career by leading project management efforts for critical defense operations. Drive technical, cost, and schedule performance while ensuring compliance and fostering team collaboration in...
2 weeks ago
Travel Project Management - PM - PX
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing diverse electrical construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Collaborate with teams to optimize project execution while maintaining high safe...
4 weeks ago
Travel Project Management - PM - PX
$95K - $115K *
Empower project success by managing electrical construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety standards while collaborating with teams and clients to achieve project goals...
4 weeks ago
$155K - $210K *
Lead large-scale commercial and multifamily projects, overseeing all phases from preconstruction to closeout. Manage and mentor project teams while ensuring financial performance and client satisfacti...
5 days ago
$76K - $113K *
Lead the charge in overseeing federal facility cleanups, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to protect human health and the environment thro...
5 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading impactful reporting strategies to enhance performance insights. Drive accurate, timely reporting across finance and program controls. Shape executive visibility to support...
Reposted today
$100K - $120K *
Champion project success by leading land development initiatives, managing design teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality projects while foster...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $135K *
Elevate project outcomes by managing civil construction from estimating to closeout. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality while mentoring others and driving continuous impr...
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Senior Project Manager - Design, Engineering, and Construction
$110K - $152K *
Champion the delivery of complex facility projects at a major airport, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and collaboration with stakeholders. Lead project planning and execution to enhan...
5 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?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, then refine your search by location, specialization, and seniority.