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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$89K - $120K *

Shape the future of fleet management by driving product execution and enhancing user experiences in our EV and connected fleet ecosystem. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $240K *

Lead the charge in managing major tunnel construction projects, overseeing teams and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success and f...

Frederick, MDRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$154K - $260K *

Join an innovative team to lead and evolve critical Core Infrastructure. Oversee infrastructure strategy, improve operational health, and drive automation to boost performance across a globally distri...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at managing Joint Pole Committee services, leading personnel, ensuring quality and productivity, and coordinating customer deliverables while supporting program execution and issue...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in our finance team as an Accounting Manager, overseeing month-end close, maintaining general ledger integrity, and developing scalable accounting processes in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Support project management for retail bank construction, overseeing all phases from planning to completion. Engage with clients, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while conducting site visits acro...

Fort Lauderdale, FLRemote

3 days ago

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

$95K - $135K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering complex automation projects, overseeing all phases from planning to closeout. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects meet safety, budget...

Reno, NVRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Transform procurement operations by leading federal sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and building audit-ready purchasing processes for a dynamic EPC contractor in the energy...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$160K - $230K *

Partner with us to drive product strategy and innovation in mobility, leading a dynamic team across autonomous tech, software, and data analytics, while ensuring customer-first development and excepti...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$500K+*

Lead the execution of carbon transaction advisory across LAC countries, managing senior government relationships and developing commercialization strategies to support forest protection initiatives an...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

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

$140K - $176K *

Lead the charge in managing a high-performing PMO team, driving project success through strategic financial oversight, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational eff...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Manage project lifecycles from order to delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and customer satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to drive communication and resolve escalations while championing continu...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$130K - $155K *

Lead the charge in developing Fleetio's connected-vehicle data strategy and product line from the ground up. Drive innovative data solutions, partnerships, and user experiences that enhance fleet oper...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$111K - $150K *

Transform product strategy and execution by leveraging data insights, leading cross-functional teams, and prioritizing customer needs to drive product success and business growth in a dynamic environm...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Engage in a dynamic role overseeing large projects and teams, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder coordination and project management. Contribute to innovative power delivery so...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$140K - $200K *

Unlock potential by leading regional rail engineering projects, driving growth initiatives, and fostering client relationships. This role demands technical expertise and strategic vision to ensure suc...

Charlotte, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in regional rail engineering, driving project delivery and strategic growth. Leverage technical expertise to manage client relationships and mentor teams, ensuring quality execution ac...

Atlanta, GARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Elevate your career by leading regional rail engineering projects, driving growth initiatives, and fostering client relationships. Bring your expertise to manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure qua...

Detroit, MIRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in expanding our rail engineering practice across regions. Drive project delivery, foster client relationships, and mentor teams while ensuring quality and compliance in all rail proje...

Dallas, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in expanding our rail engineering practice by providing strategic oversight, technical expertise, and fostering client relationships across multiple regions, ensuring successful projec...

Houston, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the charge in expanding rail engineering practices across regions, providing technical expertise, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery while mentoring teams and...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rail engineering by providing strategic leadership, managing key client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Your expertise...

Spokane, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of rail engineering by providing strategic leadership, managing key client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Your expertise...

Chicago, ILRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Champion regional growth by leading rail engineering projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring quality delivery across multiple states. Leverage your expertise to mentor teams and drive s...

Kansas City, MORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $200K *

Lead the growth of our rail practice by providing technical expertise, managing client relationships, and overseeing project delivery across multiple regions. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality...

Tampa, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.