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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$95K - $115K *

Pioneer your career as a Transportation Project Manager, leading complex roadway design projects while driving business development and team growth. Collaborate with clients and agencies to deliver hi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$99K *

Join a dynamic team to lead critical transportation projects, enhancing community infrastructure. Oversee planning, funding, and implementation of initiatives that improve quality of life for resident...

1 week ago

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

$118K - $177K *

Lead and manage aviation projects by overseeing planning, compliance, and stakeholder communication. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery and adherence to regulations, driving successful...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $177K *

Lead the charge in managing aviation project delivery, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance and quality standards throughout various project phases, while fostering cross-functional team...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$188K - $244K *

Shape the future of environmental planning by leading a dynamic team to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, manage resources, and support sustainable transportation initiatives across di...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Reimagine your career as a Civil Engineer, leading diverse transportation design projects. Collaborate with clients, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with codes while enhancing public infrastructur...

5 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Join a dynamic team as a Civil Engineer, leading roadway projects and enhancing design capabilities. Utilize your expertise in civil design to manage multiple tasks, ensuring quality and adherence to...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$121K *

Champion project management excellence by leading multi-discipline teams, developing strategic plans, and ensuring project compliance. Interact with senior officials and stakeholders to drive railway...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing roadway projects through innovative civil engineering solutions. This role requires a self-starter with extensive experience to manage multiple tasks, ensurin...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to crafting winning proposals in the Transportation sector. Leverage your strategic thinking and leadership skills to manage proposal teams, ensuring quality and complianc...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading mid- to large-scale roadway projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring compliance with standards. Mentor staff and engage with clients to deliver high-quality...

2 weeks ago

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

$127K - $157K *

Shape the future of transportation projects by leading design efforts, collaborating with teams, and ensuring client satisfaction through innovative engineering solutions across Ohio's roadway systems...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $135K *

Champion operational excellence by leading transportation functions, maximizing performance, and fostering team development. Drive continuous improvement while ensuring customer satisfaction and safet...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$121K *

Oversee the implementation of a comprehensive Quality Management System, ensuring quality assurance and control across engineering and construction projects. Collaborate with leadership to develop pol...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$119K - $172K *

Lead multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering projects at major airports, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while managing contractors and stakeholders to deliver high-quality...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $100K *

Discover a pivotal role in transportation engineering, leading design and production efforts while mentoring emerging talent. Collaborate across teams to enhance project delivery and establish a stron...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in traffic engineering projects, enhancing safety and efficiency. Manage all phases from design to implementation, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and d...

2 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in traffic engineering projects, enhancing safety and efficiency. Manage project lifecycles, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and provide mentorship while ensuring compliance...

2 days ago

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

$115K - $150K *

Grow your career by leading transportation design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Drive impactful infrastructure solutions while managing budgets...

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

$85K - $102K *

Lead project teams to deliver high-quality municipal engineering solutions. Ensure project budgets, schedules, and client communications are effectively managed while fostering team development and st...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead transformative municipal engineering projects, guiding teams to success while managing budgets, client relationships, and ensuring top-tier deliverables and compliance with standards. Your expert...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by leading teams in construction management, ensuring quality, and fostering client relationships. Empower personnel development while overseeing costs, planning, and safety to d...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Take ownership of complex transportation projects, leading design and quality assurance while fostering client relationships and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative infra...

1 week ago

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

$89K - $128K *

Transform large-scale water and wastewater projects from inception to completion, ensuring compliance and quality. Mentor project managers while serving as a technical expert and public liaison, enhan...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $111K *

Transform your career by managing large-scale water and wastewater projects. Lead teams, mentor staff, and engage with the community while ensuring compliance and quality throughout all project phases...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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.