Transportation Project Manager Jobs

Explore Transportation Project Manager jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Transportation project managers guide complex infrastructure and mobility initiatives from planning through delivery, coordinating teams, budgets, schedules, and stakeholders along the way.

What Does a Transportation Project Manager Do?

Transportation project managers oversee projects involving highways, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports, and emerging mobility systems. Typical responsibilities include defining project scope, developing schedules and budgets, managing consultants and contractors, tracking risks, and communicating progress to public agencies, executives, and community partners. They also help ensure projects meet applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for experience delivering transportation or civil infrastructure projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Knowledge of project controls, procurement, contract administration, construction practices, and relevant regulations can be valuable. Depending on the role, employers may prefer a degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, construction management, or a related field, along with credentials such as PMP or professional engineering licensure.

Career Paths in Transportation Project Management

Transportation project managers may advance into program management, infrastructure development leadership, transit operations, construction management, or executive roles. Opportunities are available across government agencies, engineering and construction firms, transportation operators, consulting companies, and private infrastructure organizations. Specializing in areas such as rail, aviation, roadway modernization, or sustainable mobility can help professionals shape their career direction.

Find Transportation Project Manager Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for senior-level Transportation Project Manager opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review current openings, compare responsibilities and qualifications, and discover roles that match your experience leading transportation projects and teams.

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$71K - $125K *

Transform your career by joining a dynamic team focused on delivering impactful capital projects. Collaborate across departments to manage contracts for construction and professional services, ensurin...

Leesburg, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$165K - $215K *

Empower the engineering team by driving project execution and integration for advanced vehicle development. Ensure alignment of resources, schedules, and technical goals while fostering collaboration...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $145K *

Oversee global EPC proposal processes for Battery Energy Storage Systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative, customer-centric solutions while driving continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $147K *

Oversee project financial performance and analytics, ensuring effective management across complex contracts. Collaborate with teams to enhance processes and deliver actionable insights, driving operat...

United StatesRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$117K - $158K *

Unlock potential by leading complex client engagements, ensuring timely delivery, budget management, and effective resource utilization while navigating challenges in a dynamic environment. Empower te...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$77K - $91K *

Build and maintain systems and processes to enhance philanthropic growth, ensuring effective data management, financial planning, and operational discipline to support high-performing fundraising effo...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Elevate the delivery of Salesforce programs by leading end-to-end project management, ensuring compliance, and fostering collaboration across teams to enhance federal application modernization efforts...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $143K *

Drive global payroll transformation projects, ensuring compliance and accuracy while coordinating with stakeholders across multiple countries. Lead implementations, manage risks, and support operation...

Milwaukee, WIRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing project planning and cost control for renewable energy initiatives. Lead efforts in scheduling, compliance, and reporting to ensure project success from ince...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$69K - $123K *

Lead critical bridge inspections and collaborate with engineers to ensure safety and compliance. Engage in emergency responses, prepare detailed reports, and support project scoping within a dynamic t...

Portage, MIRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$120K - $150K *

Champion the delivery of complex data center construction projects, leading diverse teams and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes from planning through completion while fostering strong client...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$90K - $110K *

Pioneer procurement excellence by managing supplier relationships and project timelines, while ensuring the effective acquisition of resources for seamless operations and continuous supply chain impro...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$155K - $185K *

Pioneer effective supply chain management by coordinating program activities, ensuring timely material deliverables, and consolidating data for decision-making across cross-functional teams to meet pe...

Lorton, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $120K *

Drive innovative civil engineering solutions as a senior leader, overseeing complex projects and mentoring teams. Ensure quality standards and contribute to sustainable development while positively im...

Kansas City, KSRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $110K *

Lead the charge in deploying advanced SVX devices and AI workflows, managing multi-site programs, and ensuring seamless integration of technologies to enhance public safety solutions while driving sta...

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$110K - $130K *

Lead the IT workstream in executing complex business separations and transformations, managing cross-functional teams, and coordinating critical activities to ensure successful outcomes in a dynamic e...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion transformative IT projects by leading integrations during business separations, ensuring smooth transitions, and managing complex dependencies in fast-paced environments...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $120K *

Elevate your career by managing logistics operations across multiple accounts, ensuring financial success and employee satisfaction while driving customer excellence and safety initiatives in a dynami...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$75K - $113K *

Unlock potential by leading analytical projects and coordinating programs in transportation and land use. Collaborate with agencies, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while driving sustainable pla...

San Bernardino, CARemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $115K *

Advance the development of EV charging infrastructure by supporting project management activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring project controls are effectively maintained a...

Los Angeles, CARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives by managing complex projects from inception to launch. Collaborate across teams to implement new markets and contracts, ensuring compliance and operational readiness in a dy...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$122K - $176K *

Take ownership of operational excellence and team leadership for utility-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), ensuring reliability, safety, and compliance while driving asset performance and e...

California, USRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to guiding recovery efforts post-disaster. Lead a multi-disciplinary team, leveraging your expertise in FEMA programs to support local governments through complex recovery...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth by driving strategic business development in the South-Central Division, focusing on client relationships and sales performance to achieve ambitious revenue targets and enhance market...

RemoteRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $250K *

Lead the charge in advancing product safety by developing robust safety frameworks and engaging with partners and regulators. Leverage a multi-disciplinary team to manage the path towards safe and com...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Transportation Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Transportation Project Manager plans and delivers transportation infrastructure or mobility projects, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, teams, contracts, risks, and stakeholder communication.

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

    Employers commonly seek project delivery experience in transportation, civil infrastructure, construction, or a related field. A relevant degree and credentials such as PMP or professional engineering licensure may be preferred, depending on the position.

  • Where do Transportation Project Managers work?question toggle

    They work for public transportation and infrastructure agencies, engineering and construction firms, transit operators, consultancies, and private-sector infrastructure organizations.

  • What is the salary for Transportation Project Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and project scope.

  • How can I advance my Transportation Project Manager career?question toggle

    Build a record of successful project delivery, strengthen skills in budgeting, contracts, risk management, and stakeholder leadership, and consider specializing in areas such as rail, aviation, highways, or sustainable mobility.