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.
Electrical Project Manager/Estimator
$110K - $125K *
Drive successful electrical projects from bidding to closeout, managing budgets, timelines, and client relationships. Cultivate business opportunities while ensuring compliance with electrical codes a...
Today
Maintenance Manager (2010) - Metro Rail Shops - City Transit.
$73K - $91K *
Lead effective operations as a Maintenance Manager, overseeing maintenance personnel and driving improvements in safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction within rail operations. Foster collabora...
Reposted 3 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Drive project success by leading cross-functional teams to meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards while ensuring effective communication and risk management throughout the project lifecycle...
5 days ago
Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering
$100K - $120K *
Drive impactful land development projects by leading design and permitting processes, while cultivating client relationships and collaborating across teams to deliver high-quality results in a support...
Reposted 1 week ago
Project Manager - Municipal Water/Wastewater
$114K - $190K *
Empower your career by leading impactful water/wastewater projects, mentoring engineers, and enhancing client relationships. Drive project success from concept to construction while shaping the future...
Today
Senior Project Manager - Civil
$110K - $130K *
Engage in leading large-scale civil construction projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, quality, and profitability while driving growth and...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $89K *
Empower operational excellence by overseeing daily transit operations, ensuring safety compliance, and enhancing employee performance. Collaborate with management to drive efficiency and customer sati...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager, Steel Procurement
$88K - $105K *
Lead project management efforts by overseeing contract execution, procurement, and budget control. Foster effective communication with stakeholders while ensuring schedules are met and projects are de...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$90K - $105K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of healthcare and large-scale projects. Lead design phases, manage client interactions, and ensure project success through strong organizational and communication...
Reposted 6 days ago
$79K - $95K *
Partner with us to manage high voltage construction projects, overseeing planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution while ensuring safety and quality standards are met in a dynamic environment...
Today
$80K - $95K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering high-voltage projects safely and efficiently. Oversee multiple crews, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering collaboration among stakeholders...
Yesterday
$95K - $115K *
Empower the Department of Defense's NAVWAR mission by managing complex programs. Oversee project planning, budgeting, and resource allocation while ensuring stakeholder communication and program objec...
1 week ago
$150K - $175K *
Support us in managing and coordinating diverse projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with program goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to monitor performance, manage risks, and uphold comp...
1 week ago
Project Manager, Emergency Management and Planning
$80K - $95K *
Engage with us to lead emergency management projects, ensuring effective planning and execution. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets, and develop critical emergency operations plans while...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Heavy Industrial Projects
$110K - $130K *
Drive project success by managing execution from inception to closure. Lead diverse teams, ensure compliance, and deliver on-time, within budget, while upholding safety and quality standards. Play a v...
Reposted 1 week ago
$666K+ *
Innovate in a dynamic environment by supervising a team of drivers and assistants, ensuring seamless coordination between kitchen operations and transport services while maintaining safety and quality...
1 week ago
Transportation Engineering Lead | Preliminary Engineering Phase I
$160K - $200K *
Lead complex transportation engineering projects, providing technical expertise and project management for high-profile infrastructure initiatives. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure s...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Lead cross-functional teams to drive new product development and project execution, ensuring timely delivery within budget while meeting quality standards. Collaborate with various departments to sync...
2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager (Alternative Design)
$117K - $169K *
Lead multidisciplinary projects from initiation to completion, ensuring quality and client satisfaction. Collaborate with diverse teams to manage complex transportation design assignments while foster...
2 weeks ago
$108K - $162K *
Partner with us to drive the successful execution of construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with safety standards while collaborating with diverse teams and...
4 weeks ago
Strategic Lead - Transportation Planning & Strategy
$125K - $175K *
Advance your career by leading the growth of a dynamic Transportation Planning team. Leverage your expertise to shape market strategies, manage multi-modal projects, and mentor staff while fostering c...
6 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead complex, multi-million-dollar projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with diverse teams and clients to overcome challenges and drive innovative solutions...
2 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Shape the future of complex projects by leading multi-million-dollar initiatives from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while fostering...
2 weeks ago
$140K - $175K *
Join a dynamic team to lead municipal engineering projects, manage technical staff, and ensure quality standards. This hybrid role offers flexibility while overseeing project deliverables and fosterin...
2 weeks ago
Highway Maintenance Project Manager
$80K - $95K *
Manage complex highway projects, overseeing operations, budgets, and staff. Ensure compliance with contracts and laws while optimizing resources and fostering business development. Drive team performa...
2 weeks 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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