Transportation Engineering Project Manager Jobs

Explore Transportation Engineering Project Manager opportunities on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted jobs paying $100,000 or more. These roles combine engineering expertise, project leadership, and transportation planning to deliver infrastructure projects that connect communities and support economic growth.

What Transportation Engineering Project Managers Do

Transportation Engineering Project Managers guide projects from early planning and design through construction, delivery, and closeout. They coordinate engineers, designers, contractors, public agencies, and other stakeholders while managing schedules, budgets, technical requirements, and project risks. Projects may involve highways, bridges, transit systems, rail, airports, traffic operations, or multimodal infrastructure.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers often seek a degree in civil or transportation engineering, relevant project management experience, and a strong understanding of design standards, permitting, safety, and construction delivery. Depending on the role, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, project management certification, or experience with public-sector and consultant-led projects may be preferred. Communication, budgeting, team leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Transportation Engineering Project Managers work for engineering and construction firms, transportation agencies, infrastructure developers, and consulting organizations. Compensation varies by location, experience, project scale, and employer. Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more, helping experienced candidates find roles that match their expertise and career goals.

Find Your Next Transportation Engineering Role

Browse Transportation Engineering Project Manager jobs on Ladders to discover opportunities aligned with your background in infrastructure design, project delivery, and team leadership. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and pursue positions where you can help shape the future of transportation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Transportation Engineering Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Transportation Engineering Project Manager oversees transportation infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction and completion. The role typically includes coordinating technical teams and stakeholders, managing budgets and schedules, and monitoring quality, safety, and regulatory requirements.

  • What qualifications are common for Transportation Engineering Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Many employers look for a civil or transportation engineering degree and substantial experience managing infrastructure projects. A Professional Engineer (PE) license, project management certification, and knowledge of transportation standards or public-sector delivery may also be preferred.

  • What types of projects do Transportation Engineering Project Managers lead?question toggle

    Projects may include highways, bridges, transit and rail systems, airports, traffic management, and multimodal infrastructure. Responsibilities depend on the employer and project delivery model.

  • Do Transportation Engineering Project Manager jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Pay depends on experience, location, employer, and project scope. Ladders specializes in vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, including opportunities in transportation engineering project management.

  • Where can Transportation Engineering Project Managers find jobs?question toggle

    They may find roles with engineering consultancies, construction and infrastructure firms, transportation agencies, and infrastructure developers. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities for experienced candidates.