Project Manager/Program Director, Transportation Engineering

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 158,000 - 284,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

ESOP

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Ladders client is seeking a Project Manager/Program Director, Transportation Engineering to lead large-scale highway transportation initiatives remotely. You will oversee project execution, design coordination, and client-facing delivery, aligning scope, schedule, and budget with program goals.

The role requires deep technical expertise in highway transportation projects, strong stakeholder management, and experience navigating funding and approvals.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• 20+ years of experience in large-scale transportation projects.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred.
• Experience with state tollway and transportation agency projects strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years as a consultant Contract Manager and Project Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation engineering projects valued up to $500 million.
• Prepare project initiation, approval, and design documents.
• Navigate state transportation project development and funding processes.
• Develop and design highway transportation projects with a strong technical background.
• Negotiate contract scope and fees for medium- and large-size projects.
• Coordinate document preparation, review, quality control, and client relations.

Skills

Project management

Client management

Leadership

Technical depth

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Project Manager/Program Director, Transportation Engineering to join the team of a leader in the Real Estate & Construction space. This role will lead large-scale transportation engineering initiatives, with responsibility for project execution, design coordination, and client-facing delivery. The position requires strong technical depth in highway transportation projects, along with the ability to manage complex approvals, funding processes, and consultant relationships. The successful candidate will also oversee scope, fees, quality control, and document development for major transportation programs. Location: Remote. Compensation: $157,500 – $283,500 annually

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation engineering projects valued up to $500 million
• Prepare project initiation, approval, and design documents
• Navigate state transportation project development and funding processes
• Develop and design highway transportation projects with a strong technical background
• Negotiate contract scope and fees for medium- and large-size projects
• Coordinate document preparation, review, quality control, and client relations

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
• 20+ years of experience in large-scale transportation projects
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred
• Experience with state tollway and transportation agency projects strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5 years as a consultant Contract Manager and Project Manager

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible work schedules

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.