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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$100K - $120K *

Manage and drive business development for transportation projects, overseeing teams and client relationships while ensuring project delivery, compliance with standards, and effective resource manageme...

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion strategic project development and business growth in transportation sectors. Lead project management teams, cultivate client relationships, and oversee multidisciplinary projects from incepti...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing roadway projects through innovative design and project management. Leverage your civil engineering expertise to deliver high-quality solutions while mentoring...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$175K - $230K *

Shape the future of transportation infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary teams in program management. Drive strategic initiatives, enhance performance, and ensure successful delivery of complex...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex transportation and stormwater projects, ensuring exceptional client service and project outcomes. Mentor teams, develop client relationships, and support strategic...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to lead electric overhead transmission projects, ensuring quality and compliance from planning to delivery. Build client relationships and manage multidisciplinary teams to enhance...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and deliver roadway transportation projects, utilizing your civil engineering expertise. Collaborate with clients and lead design efforts while mentoring junior engineer...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Lead and innovate within the Roadway Department, managing diverse engineering projects. Utilize standard techniques to design and deliver roadway transportation solutions while fostering a collaborati...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$165K - $206K *

Lead the charge in transportation project management, guiding teams from proposal to design while ensuring quality and client satisfaction. Contribute to innovative solutions and support cross-functio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $206K *

Engage with us to lead and manage transportation engineering projects, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards. Foster relationships with clients and guide project teams for optimal outcomes with...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $206K *

Drive the execution of transportation projects from proposal to design, leading diverse teams to achieve quality deliverables while fostering client relationships and contributing to industry associat...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $206K *

Optimize and lead complex transportation projects from inception to delivery. Engage cross-functional teams to ensure quality and efficiency while leveraging professional networks for new opportunitie...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$98K *

Elevate your career by managing crucial engineering and construction projects, optimizing efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulations while collaborating with stakeholders at all levels. Shap...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$160K - $210K *

Transform transit design by leading innovative projects in rail and bus systems. Collaborate with diverse clients to enhance multimodal transit solutions while driving strategic growth initiatives acr...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation by leading major roadway projects across Ontario and Quebec. Drive multidisciplinary collaboration, oversee project delivery, and enhance client relationships while...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $130K *

Shape the future of advanced manufacturing by leading multidisciplinary design projects. Drive integrated project delivery, ensuring timely execution and client satisfaction while managing complex sch...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver advanced technology facilities while ensuring operational continuity and client satisfaction...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex design projects in advanced technology, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver resilient facilities. This role offers significant career growth opportunities while ensuring...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager, leading transformative water infrastructure projects across North America. Collaborate with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional client service whil...

Iqaluit, NUIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of water infrastructure projects across North America. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead diverse initiatives, ensuring quality delivery while fostering cli...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $210K *

Elevate transit design initiatives by leading projects from concept to construction. Collaborate with diverse clients to enhance multimodal transit solutions across regions, ensuring compliance and fo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $210K *

Shape the future of transit design by leading innovative projects across the mountain west. Collaborate with diverse clients to enhance multimodal transit systems, ensuring efficient and sustainable t...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Optimize highway project management by overseeing operations, budgets, and staff. Lead a team to ensure compliance, efficiency, and profitability while fostering business development and maintaining s...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$85K - $102K *

Elevate your career by leading transportation projects, providing technical expertise, and ensuring quality control. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design innovative roadway solutions tha...

Today

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

$110K - $140K *

Lead the charge in innovative transportation projects, overseeing design and analysis from inception to completion. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure timely, budget-friendly solutions while fos...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.