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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$125K - $150K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of smart transportation by leading product security initiatives. You'll safeguard our platforms and devices, ensuring robust security practices and driving risk m...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $130K *

Drive your career forward by leading federal proposal efforts from start to finish. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create compelling, compliant proposals for defense and civilian sectors...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower utility projects by leading substation engineering efforts, ensuring quality and compliance while mentoring a skilled team. Drive innovative solutions from design to commissioning, enhancing r...

Birmingham, ALRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower field service operations by leading a team of technicians, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, and driving strategic initiatives to meet project goals effectively and efficiently in a f...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$300K - $500K *

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United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$130K - $140K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

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Dallas, TXRemote

6 days ago

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

$102K - $190K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$179K - $258K *

Lead a team in managing GTM systems and operations, ensuring seamless integration and performance of our SaaS stack. Collaborate across departments to drive strategic initiatives and maintain complian...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Oversee the construction process for new stores and special projects, managing negotiations and ensuring compliance from inception to operations turnover. Collaborate with internal teams and external...

Tennessee, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while leading a team to deliver timely wage payments and manage tax obligations effectively across the organization...

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3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$157K - $283K *

Lead the charge in driving business growth by developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions for federal clients, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional res...

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5 days ago

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

$63K - $108K *

Manage and coordinate construction projects across various company locations, ensuring compliance with all regulations and standards. Oversee budgets, schedules, and contractor performance to deliver...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$134K - $205K *

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$180K - $230K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$118K - $212K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$75K - $145K *

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

$80K - $95K *

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1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $147K *

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Washington, DCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$220K - $340K *

Champion construction delivery excellence across global data center sites, managing GC performance and budgets of $25M+. Lead strategy, negotiate contracts, and represent construction risks to executi...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$127K - $143K *

Drive innovative mechanical designs for district energy and low-carbon thermal systems. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage projects independently, and build strong client relationships...

Burlington, ONRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of data center projects by leading cross-functional teams, driving strategic site development, and fostering client relationships to deliver innovative digital infrastructure solution...

Columbus, OHRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of data center development, managing cross-functional teams to deliver infrastructure projects. This role emphasizes site strategy and portfolio development, ensur...

Seattle, WARemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Champion cross-functional initiatives and lead data center site development projects. Drive strategic growth by managing land opportunities, ensuring compliance, and fostering strong relationships wit...

Arlington, VARemote

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  •   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.