Remote Transportation Program Director (PM/PE) | ESOP

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

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.