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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$87K - $133K *

Shape the future of utility projects by leading right of way teams, managing budgets, schedules, and fostering strong client relationships while ensuring compliance and quality throughout all project...

West Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$87K - $133K *

Deliver impactful utility right of way projects while leading teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring adherence to project guidelines and budgets, all within a flexible remote setting...

West Virginia, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$104K - $155K *

Lead the charge in customer-focused project management, ensuring effective delivery of technical solutions while coordinating with diverse stakeholders and fostering strong relationships for successfu...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Drive success by leading pre-award activities for solar EPC pursuits, ensuring strategic alignment, risk management, and high-quality proposal delivery from RFP receipt to project award, while collabo...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$143K - $286K *

Shape the future of logistics by leading product strategy and execution. Drive innovation in delivery optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience and operati...

Sunnyvale, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$77K - $118K *

Join a dynamic team to manage long haul fiber projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budgets while coordinating with vendors and stakeholders to meet customer expectations and operational...

Colorado, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$137K - $245K *

Shape the future of physical operations by driving AI-powered product innovation. Collaborate across teams to identify customer needs, prototype solutions, and deliver impactful products that enhance...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$137K - $245K *

Lead the charge in driving strategic initiatives and product innovation within the Telematics Business Unit, enhancing core offerings and exploring new market opportunities through hands-on collaborat...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Empower sustainability initiatives by leading programs that drive corporate goals. Collaborate across departments to enhance greenhouse gas reporting, resource conservation, and social responsibility...

Lewisville, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $150K *

Drive strategic facility closure projects, ensuring compliance and financial oversight while fostering team collaboration and innovative solutions within environmental regulations...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$131K - $176K *

Shape the future of sales excellence by owning end-to-end seller experiences. You’ll optimize workflows, create impactful solutions, and directly influence our revenue systems through innovative produ...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $100K *

Advance your career by leading cross-functional projects and ensuring successful delivery while coordinating with stakeholders and managing customer relationships in a fast-paced environment...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$140K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of autonomous trucking by managing the integrated commercialization plan. Drive collaboration across departments to ensure seamless execution of milestones and de...

RemoteRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$126K - $171K *

Lead the charge in delivering innovative project management solutions for large law firms. Drive implementations, manage resources, and ensure client satisfaction while navigating complex challenges a...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$75K - $90K *

Join a team that's focused on ensuring a compliant contracting experience for public-sector clients. Lead the contract lifecycle, from negotiation to compliance monitoring, while collaborating across...

Lewisburg, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$100K - $130K *

Accelerate talent acquisition in the fast-paced AV/EV segment by interviewing and selecting top candidates. Collaborate with operations to meet hiring goals while upholding high standards of performan...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $190K *

Empower client success by leading project management and engagement strategies, mentoring teams, and delivering impactful solutions through data analysis and operational expertise in contract manageme...

Chicago, ILRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$90K - $145K *

Collaborate within a dedicated team to design and execute innovative civil engineering solutions for Mission Critical Data Center projects in a dynamic environment, engaging with diverse clients and d...

Cottage Grove, WIRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $105K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse projects in the renewable energy sector. Drive efficiency in managing resources, timelines, and quality to ensure successful project execution within an innovati...

El Dorado Hills, CARemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$75K - $158K *

Shape the future of military logistics by designing and optimizing SAP TM solutions. Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless financial integration and enhance data visibility, all while supporting...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $90K *

Oversee complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance and compliance support. Lead full lifecycle contract management, mentor junior staff, and ensure effective execution of high-level pr...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Unlock potential by leading complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance. This senior role requires extensive contracting expertise to manage high-level procurem...

Denver, CORemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Drive your career by leading complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Leverage your expertise in contracting to support the Department of V...

Phoenix, AZRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $90K *

Manage complex federal acquisitions, providing strategic guidance and compliance oversight. Collaborate with stakeholders to execute high-level contracting responsibilities, ensuring effective procure...

Austin, TXRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$190K - $275K *

Champion innovation in aerospace as a technical authority, leading system architecture and integration for advanced interceptor products while ensuring mission success and technical integrity across m...

Huntsville, ALRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

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.