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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$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading innovative municipal conveyance projects. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll guide designs, mentor teams, and ensure project success from concept to construction, all w...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager, leading innovative municipal conveyance designs for water and wastewater projects. Collaborate with clients and mentor junior staff while managing proj...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Contribute to the design and management of municipal conveyance projects, leading technical efforts on storm, sanitary, and watermain systems. Collaborate with teams to ensure quality deliverables whi...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's leading innovative municipal conveyance designs for water and wastewater infrastructure. Drive projects from concept to construction while mentoring junior designers and ensuring qu...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the design and execution of complex municipal conveyance projects, guiding a team through all phases from conceptualization to construction, while ensuring compliance with environmental standards...

London, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K - $208K *

Shape the future of municipal infrastructure by leading innovative conveyance projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to design and implement solutions for storm, sanitary, and watermain systems, wh...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$137K - $156K *

Join us to lead construction projects, ensuring successful delivery by managing schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships. Drive performance and foster collaboration in a dynamic environment f...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$115K - $128K *

Optimize project management for global transportation initiatives, overseeing infrastructure projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance connectivity and user expe...

1 week ago

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

$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...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Join us in a leadership role where you'll oversee complex transportation projects, enhance client relationships, and drive business development. Empower multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative s...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management support, ensuring timely implementation of technical programs while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to drive success a...

Texas, USRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role managing EV charging and energy projects. Oversee project lifecycles, coordinate teams, and ensure successful execution while developing client relationships and d...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Optimize project execution across EV charging and energy infrastructure, managing all phases from initiation to completion. Collaborate with clients, vendors, and teams to ensure timely delivery and a...

4 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful transportation projects, managing client relationships, mentoring junior engineers, and driving business growth while ensuring quality and innovation in design...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of diverse projects, managing client relations and deliverables while mentoring junior engineers. Drive growth in our transportation practice through innovative design and strong client...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead traffic engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while mentoring junior staff and liaising with clients to achieve project goals and satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion the Calgary Transportation Engineering team by leading complex projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring talent. Drive technical excellence and business growth while shaping the...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive the successful management of electrical construction projects, overseeing all phases including planning, execution, and client communications. Ensure timely, safe, and budget-friendly delivery w...

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in successful turnkey construction projects, overseeing high voltage electrical substations, transmission, and distribution lines. Ensure timely execution, quality standards, and budge...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $150K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing facility renovations and improvements, overseeing projects from scope development to closeout while collaborating with GSA staff and ensuring compliance with f...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $105K *

Lead the execution of complex construction projects, ensuring seamless coordination among stakeholders while managing risks, schedules, and quality standards. Drive multi-structure renovations and sys...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $105K *

Lead a team that oversees construction management for complex public-sector projects, ensuring effective coordination, risk management, and compliance throughout the construction phase for multi-struc...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water resources through innovative project management. Lead diverse engineering projects, collaborate with clients, and drive impactful solutions in a supporti...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Elevate community infrastructure by leading transportation projects from concept to completion. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver impactful engineering solutions for public works, ensuring qu...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in business development and project management for transportation initiatives, ensuring effective execution from inception to completion while fostering client relationships and mentor...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   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 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.