Project Manager, Transportation Jobs

Explore transportation project manager opportunities for experienced professionals leading complex infrastructure, transit, logistics, and mobility initiatives. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, helping you discover roles that align with your expertise and career goals.

What Transportation Project Managers Do

Transportation project managers coordinate projects from planning and design through construction, launch, or operational delivery. They align multidisciplinary teams, manage schedules and budgets, assess risks, coordinate with public agencies and private partners, and keep stakeholders informed. Depending on the role, projects may involve highways, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports, freight, or emerging mobility systems.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers commonly value project leadership, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, risk management, and strong communication. Experience with transportation infrastructure, regulatory requirements, procurement, and stakeholder engagement can be especially useful. Some roles request a degree in engineering, construction management, urban planning, or a related field, along with credentials such as PMP or a professional engineering license.

Explore Transportation Project Manager Careers

Find roles across consulting firms, construction and engineering companies, logistics organizations, technology providers, and government or transit agencies. Compare opportunities by specialization, seniority, location, and compensation, and use Ladders to focus your search on vetted positions paying $100,000 or more.

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$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...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead impactful roadway projects by mentoring teams, enhancing client relations, and driving strategic growth in Florida's transportation sector. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$153K - $230K *

Shape the future of infrastructure by leading major construction projects, managing multi-million-dollar contracts, and fostering client relationships to drive business growth in the PMCM sector...

3 weeks ago

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

$178K - $195K *

Lead critical recovery and rebuild projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and stakeholder needs while coordinating with various agencies and contractors in a fas...

Los Angeles, CARemote

2 weeks ago

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

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of national right-of-way operations by providing executive leadership, overseeing program delivery, and driving strategic growth initiatives to enhance client relationships and operat...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform project management by overseeing engineering initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with teams, manage resources, and communicate effectively to deliver exception...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Oversee resource management, project scheduling, and client communication while prom...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, troubleshoot issues, and communicate progress to clients while maintaining safety and quality s...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, resolve operational issues, and communicate progress to clients while maintaining safety and qu...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career by managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Collaborate with clients, oversee resources, and lead safety efforts while promoti...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Empower your career by managing environmental engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Collaborate with clients, lead safety efforts, and drive operational excellence...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$116K - $159K *

Deliver excellence in project management by overseeing multiple installation projects, ensuring timely and cost-effective execution while maintaining high standards and client satisfaction across vari...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$88K - $121K *

Lead the coordination of new equipment projects, ensuring timely execution, cost efficiency, and adherence to safety and customer standards across multiple installations...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in innovative product development by managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality projects from inception to deployment, ensuring alignment with company goals and stakeholde...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$93K - $127K *

Lead the coordination of multiple new equipment installation projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and compliance with safety standards, while fostering client relationships and guidi...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Tackle complex roadway projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relations, and ensuring timely deliverables while adhering to budget constraints. Drive innovation in project delive...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative logistics solutions by leading a dynamic engineering team to optimize and automate transportation workflows, driving efficiency and cost savings across global operations...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$100K - $120K *

Lead, innovate, and manage municipal transportation projects while fostering strong relationships. Drive project success through strategic client management, mentorship, and collaboration with a dedic...

Reposted today

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate community infrastructure by leading and managing municipal transportation projects, ensuring client satisfaction and financial success. Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver innovative en...

Reposted today

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in expanding our transportation planning practice, managing a multidisciplinary team to achieve strategic growth and operational excellence while fostering talent development and enhan...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the vision and execution of complex projects while mentoring a skilled team. Manage all aspects of project lifecycles, from planning through delivery, ensuring client satisfaction and strong stak...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing transportation projects, guiding teams, fostering client relationships, and ensuring project success through strategic planning and compliance oversight...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by managing scope, budget, and client relationships while leading a team of engineers in delivering key transportation projects that meet long-term business visions...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead strategic initiatives for transportation projects while managing teams and client relationships. Drive business development and ensure quality delivery from project inception to closeout across v...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$137K - $156K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects for educational facilities, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and regulatory compliance while collaborating with various stakeholder...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 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 projects such as roads, bridges, rail, transit, airports, and freight systems. Responsibilities often include coordinating teams, managing budgets and timelines, overseeing risks and contracts, and communicating with stakeholders.

  • What qualifications are common for transportation project manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often seek relevant experience and a degree in engineering, construction management, urban planning, or a related discipline. PMP certification, a professional engineering license, and familiarity with transportation regulations may be preferred for some positions.

  • Where do transportation project managers work?question toggle

    They may work for transportation agencies, transit operators, engineering and construction firms, consultants, logistics companies, or mobility technology providers.

  • How can I find transportation project manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, then refine your search by location, specialization, and seniority.