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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$145K - $165K *

Join a dynamic team to lead right of way delivery across diverse public sector projects. Drive operational performance, foster leadership, and build strategic relationships while ensuring compliance a...

Texas, USRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform project outcomes by leading the estimating team, ensuring accurate cost assessments, and identifying value engineering opportunities. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver comprehensive p...

Dallas, TXRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$120K - $150K *

Empower growth by leading market intelligence and analytics initiatives, driving strategic partnerships, and translating trends into actionable business strategies. Collaborate cross-functionally to i...

Boston, MARemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$120K - $135K *

Transform water and wastewater infrastructure planning by leading strategic initiatives, optimizing asset management, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while collaborating with diverse s...

Brampton, ONRemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Interactive Response Technology, ensuring client satisfaction and timely execution while managing risks and fostering continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$90K - $130K *

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Fairfax, VARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $187K *

Lead a dynamic Salesforce Engineering team, driving process improvements and technical ownership to enhance business operations and ensure alignment with best practices across the platform...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

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United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative business solutions on time and within budget, while managing risks and fostering collaboration across departments to en...

Portland, ORRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Empower strategic financial decision-making by leading financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive performance management and enhance FP&A maturity in a...

Hamilton, WARemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$105K - $120K *

Elevate project management excellence by leading a dynamic team, ensuring high-quality execution across flagship accounts, and driving operational efficiency through strategic oversight and collaborat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$180K - $200K *

Transform federal planning and permitting services by leading multidisciplinary teams, developing strategic growth initiatives, and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations while fostering i...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$73K - $93K *

Lead client engagements by building strong relationships, managing projects, and driving business growth. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring staff and id...

Florida, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $180K *

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

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3 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

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New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Join a team that's redefining eDiscovery solutions. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead client engagements, ensuring optimal service delivery while leveraging your expertise in Relativity and eDi...

Overland Park, KSRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate your career by driving operational excellence and strategic improvements. Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to enhance customer experiences and optimize processes in a...

United StatesRemote

3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Contribute to strategic leadership in engineering management, aligning execution with business goals. Drive portfolio success, enhance client satisfaction, and empower teams to optimize performance in...

RemoteRemote

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Roanoke, VARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Knoxville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$115K - $130K *

Manage our property accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls while leading a team. Collaborate closely with operations to enhance processes and maintain compliance acros...

Greensboro, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in delivering seamless customer implementations by managing complex projects from kickoff to go-live. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely execution, high-quality outcomes, and ex...

Georgia, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Champion the future of casual gaming by owning the Roadmap Track, driving feature innovation, and enhancing player retention for a flagship title. Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver impactfu...

Myrtle Point, ORRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$115K - $125K *

Champion operational excellence by managing cross-regional teams, ensuring consistent performance standards, and facilitating effective agent execution. Drive strategic initiatives and resolve conflic...

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4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

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.