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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$97K - $134K *

Empower your career by leading complex municipal policy planning projects. Drive innovative solutions, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and enhance client relationships while shaping land use visions...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Take ownership of project delivery, managing schedules, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring operational excellence and safety on construction sites. Collaborate with teams to drive progre...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $225K *

Champion NEPA/PD&E projects by leading teams, managing budgets, and driving client relationships. Leverage extensive experience in highway/bridge sectors to deliver innovative solutions and ensure pro...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing construction projects and leading diverse teams. Oversee budgeting, staffing, and ensure project compliance while driving business development and maintaining...

Today

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing complex projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving financial success while fostering a safe work environment and leading a dedicated team to achieve project go...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $175K *

Drive impactful traffic engineering projects, mentor emerging talent, and shape market strategies. Leverage over 10 years of experience to lead multidisciplinary teams and enhance transportation safet...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $150K *

Champion innovative roadway solutions by leading large-scale projects, enhancing infrastructure and mobility. Drive business development and ensure quality delivery while collaborating with local agen...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative traffic engineering solutions, managing projects and mentoring teams while ensuring quality and compliance. Drive client engagement and business development to elevate project outc...

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion project excellence by leading traffic engineering initiatives, managing teams, engaging clients, ensuring quality, and driving business growth through innovative solutions and collaboration a...

Reposted today

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

$88K - $105K *

Elevate your career by managing diverse transportation project portfolios. Lead multidisciplinary teams, drive project delivery, and build lasting relationships while mentoring the next generation of...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Optimize transportation projects by leading multidisciplinary teams from planning to construction while enhancing client relationships and mentoring the next generation of engineers, ensuring technica...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$72K - $93K *

Unlock potential by managing design and construction projects at a major airport. Collaborate with stakeholders, oversee schedules, and ensure quality control while enhancing facilities with minimal s...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the technical and administrative management of construction projects, ensuring adherence to design specifications, budget, and schedule while collaborating with clients, subcontractors, and team...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Transform your career by leading survey and geospatial projects for electric distribution infrastructure. Manage complex initiatives, ensuring client satisfaction and project success while collaborati...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Accelerate progress at an innovative tech firm by leading projects that enhance operational efficiency. Engage with customers, streamline communication, and drive project planning to ensure optimal ex...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Drive your career with a dynamic Engineering team focused on innovative designs, collaborating on complex projects in traffic and highway design while fostering a supportive and creative workspace tha...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $185K *

Champion roadway design projects by managing scope, fees, and client relationships. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project success while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining best practice...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $185K *

Champion impactful roadway design projects by managing scope, fees, and client relationships. Lead cross-functional teams, ensuring project success while mentoring future engineers and enhancing trans...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $185K *

Join a team that's shaping transportation infrastructure through innovative roadway design. Lead projects, manage client relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance community...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $185K *

Empower the future of transportation by managing roadway design projects, ensuring client satisfaction, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful infrastructure solutions that enhance co...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$92K - $153K *

Champion project success by leading cross-departmental teams, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while managing risks and stakeholder communications effectively across various functional ar...

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Lead project execution by coordinating logistics, managing costs, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Drive efficiency and ensure project success through effective oversight and strategic p...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Reimagine project success by leading planning and scheduling initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze performance and ensure timely project delivery while utilizing advanced pro...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$99K - $142K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community housing through expert project management. Oversee multifamily housing initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring compliance and fostering par...

2 weeks ago

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

$187K - $214K *

Advance your career by leading aviation projects, ensuring quality and efficiency in airport terminal improvements. Oversee all phases from design to construction, collaborating with stakeholders to d...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 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.