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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$165K - $248K *

Lead enterprise-scale operations for cloud services, ensuring performance and customer satisfaction. Drive a multidisciplinary team, manage service transitions, and leverage data-driven metrics to enh...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $160K *

Take ownership of utility-scale solar projects, leading construction efforts while mentoring teams. Drive results and foster a culture of safety and innovation, ensuring successful project execution a...

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1 week ago

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

$76K - $119K *

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Amarillo, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$151K - $251K *

Drive the planning and execution of Flight Software development programs, ensuring seamless coordination between engineering and program management for timely delivery of spacecraft software systems...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$100K - $180K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$132K - $198K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $160K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

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Richmond, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $125K *

Lead the charge in fostering a safety-first culture on construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and developing effective safety plans. Collaborate with teams to drive inciden...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $125K *

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Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$95K - $125K *

Lead safety initiatives on construction projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering an Incident and Injury Free Culture. Collaborate with teams to develop safety plans and conduct tra...

Indiana, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$89K - $115K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $120K *

Lead product delivery for a major federal IT program, overseeing multiple teams and ensuring timely execution of product line deliverables. Drive strategic planning, manage dependencies, and enhance d...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $165K *

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

$100K - $110K *

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

$145K - $222K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$145K - $178K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$75K - $100K *

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Maine, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to enhance project financial performance by managing costs, budgets, and risks. Collaborate with construction and project management teams to ensure accurate reporting and proactive de...

Quanah, TXRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$109K - $150K *

Lead the charge in managing client onboarding and service engagements, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize project outcomes and drive cl...

Austin, TXRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$91K - $146K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$146K - $160K *

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Ohio, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$85K - $95K *

Transform processes and drive accountability by leading cross-functional projects. Manage initiatives from scoping to completion while maintaining clear communication across teams and ensuring stakeho...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

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.