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.
Highway Maintenance Project Manager
$80K - $95K *
Drive the management of complex highway projects, overseeing operations, budgets, and personnel to ensure compliance and efficiency. Collaborate with teams to optimize resources and enhance project pr...
3 weeks ago
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's committed to delivering successful construction projects. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee all phases of project execution, ensuring completion on time and within budget, while...
Reposted 4 days ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead and manage complex projects with diverse stakeholders, ensuring alignment and success through effective planning, execution, and oversight of methodologies and deliverables while driving team eng...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Project Engineer, Highway Design
$90K - $125K *
Lead and mentor teams in civil roadway and transportation projects. Oversee design calculations, contract plans, and cost estimates while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Collaborate on mu...
Reposted yesterday
Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager
$95K - $115K *
Advance your career by leading civil engineering projects, managing teams, and collaborating with clients to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions while ensuring quality and compliance with stan...
4 days ago
Project Manager - Land Development
$95K - $115K *
Join us to lead complex engineering projects, coordinating teams and ensuring successful execution while fostering client relationships and driving innovative solutions in land development...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $130K *
Manage the full project life cycle for new installations and modernization, ensuring high-quality outcomes through collaboration with teams and stakeholders while driving operational excellence and cu...
2 weeks ago
$110K - $125K *
Lead the transformation of rural health initiatives by managing comprehensive program strategies, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with grant regulations to enhance community he...
Reposted 5 days ago
$95K - $125K *
Lead and manage complex health transformation projects, driving operational change and collaboration among stakeholders to enhance rural health systems, ensuring compliance and effective program deliv...
Reposted 5 days ago
Technical Project Manager II - District Maintenance
$80K - $95K *
Innovate project management strategies to enhance maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with regulations while leading diverse teams. Drive efficiency and quality in project execution, fostering c...
6 days ago
$125K - $150K *
Join a team that's leading large-scale capital projects in the Oil & Gas, Power, and Chemical sectors. Oversee project execution, manage engineering teams, and ensure compliance with budget and schedu...
3 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager, Engineering & Capital Projects
$140K - $180K *
Join a team that's shaping the future of engineering projects. Lead complex capital projects from concept to completion, collaborating with clients and multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative so...
2 weeks ago
$160K - $214K *
Lead the charge in managing small to medium-scale construction projects, overseeing all aspects from initiation to closure, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery while collaborating with stake...
Reposted today
$95K - $115K *
Empower project success by leading teams, managing budgets, and fostering client relations. Drive safety, efficiency, and profitability while ensuring high-quality project execution and employee devel...
3 weeks ago
Project Manager - Land Development
$95K - $115K *
Oversee and coordinate complex engineering projects, ensuring effective execution and collaboration among teams. Engage with clients and stakeholders to deliver high-quality results in land developmen...
Today
Capital Project Manager II - Engineer
$102K - $129K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community parks through effective project management. You'll oversee diverse capital projects, ensuring timely delivery and collaboration with stakeholders to...
Yesterday
Project Manager II (Construction)
$88K - $105K *
Lead the charge in managing multiple projects, ensuring client satisfaction and delivering exceptional service while mentoring junior staff and maintaining project standards within corporate guideline...
4 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Manage and deliver multi-discipline projects, ensuring alignment across teams and stakeholders. Utilize project management methodologies to drive results within scope, schedule, and budget while foste...
4 days ago
Senior Director, Project Management Office
$150K - $180K *
Lead strategic portfolio management and project delivery excellence, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities. Drive governance, resource management, and executive reporting to enhance accoun...
5 days ago
Project Manager, Capital Projects
$90K - $108K *
Champion capital improvement projects by managing renovations and ensuring quality outcomes. Collaborate with teams to align goals, maintain budgets, and oversee construction in occupied communities...
1 week ago
Field Project Manager, Construction Operations
$91K - $110K *
Lead renovation management efforts across key markets, overseeing project lifecycles, contractor engagement, and operational excellence to ensure client satisfaction and project success...
4 weeks ago
$85K - $102K *
Drive complex construction projects while enhancing client relationships, financial performance, and team leadership. Oversee budgets, contracts, and risk management, ensuring efficient project execut...
5 days ago
$105K - $185K *
Grow your career by leading complex projects and managing client relationships. Oversee project teams, ensure safety compliance, and drive financial performance while fostering collaboration across de...
5 days ago
$105K - $166K *
Accelerate project success by leading complex initiatives, managing client relationships, and overseeing project teams. Drive financial performance and ensure safety compliance while fostering collabo...
1 week ago
$105K - $166K *
Shape the future of project management by leading complex initiatives, overseeing client relationships, and driving revenue growth while mentoring a team of project managers to achieve excellence in e...
1 week 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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