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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$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in transportation engineering by managing complex roadway projects. Utilize your expertise to guide teams, ensure quality, and foster client relationships while enhancing community inf...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering successful civil construction projects. Lead project teams, manage budgets, and ensure safety while collaborating with stakeholders and Indigenous communitie...

Kamloops, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project success by leading multidisciplinary teams through strategic oversight, ensuring quality assurance, maintaining client relations, and managing all phases of construction operations for...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$152K - $193K *

Empower your career by leading complex projects and initiatives within a dynamic program. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency, drive strategic planning, and ensure successf...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that empowers you to lead ICI projects from planning to closure, navigating challenging settings while cultivating strong industry relationships and ensuring project success through your e...

Whitehorse, YTIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Lead transformative airport terminal projects by managing diverse teams, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders, and delivering on financial and schedule goals. Play a key role in enhancin...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join us to lead municipal wastewater infrastructure projects, managing planning, design, and delivery while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring quality standards, budgets, and schedules...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to lead mechanical construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and safety. Drive project success through effective management, collaboration, and innovative solutions while fos...

Vaughan, ONIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Lead the charge in managing mechanical construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, safety, and budget adherence while fostering strong relationships with clients and teams to achieve exceptional...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K *

Drive the successful delivery of complex transit construction projects by managing field activities, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards in a fast...

2 weeks ago

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

$117K - $162K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing airport infrastructure projects. As a Project Manager, you'll oversee aviation-related initiatives, ensuring compliance with design standards and managing bud...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$165K - $231K *

Elevate your career by managing complex construction projects for a major transit agency. Oversee infrastructure development, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance while collaborating with diverse...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$130K - $170K *

Elevate project success by managing operations, budgets, and client relationships. Champion deliverables while ensuring schedules are met, risks managed, and profitability optimized, fostering collabo...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$140K - $189K *

Elevate your career by leading complex transportation engineering projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage large-scale initiatives, ensuring quality and efficiency while supervising...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$85K - $102K *

Join a dynamic team to lead bridge design and inspection projects, enhancing transportation infrastructure. Utilize your expertise to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while mentoring junior...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Drive your career with a senior role in bridge design and inspection, overseeing projects, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality deliverables while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a dynamic team to lead bridge design and inspection projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables while mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet client need...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team to efficiently manage all project phases, ensuring quality, budget adherence, and stakeholder satisfaction while fostering collaboration and proactive communication among diverse p...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Transform project management by overseeing engineering initiatives, ensuring timely completion within budget. Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot issues, manage resources, and communicate effective...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Manage and oversee engineering projects, ensuring timely completion within scope and budget. Lead teams, troubleshoot issues, and communicate effectively with clients while maintaining safety and qual...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the execution of complex industrial projects, ensuring budget, schedule, and quality are met. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to drive accountability and success from preconst...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive innovation in transportation engineering by leading complex projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships to enhance safety and community resilience. Leverage yo...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Elevate project delivery by managing civil engineering and construction initiatives across Eastern Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces, ensuring compliance, quality, and stakeholder satisfacti...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Lead transformative municipal engineering projects, guiding teams to success while managing budgets, client relationships, and ensuring top-tier deliverables and compliance with standards. Your expert...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead project teams to deliver high-quality municipal engineering solutions. Ensure project budgets, schedules, and client communications are effectively managed while fostering team development and st...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.