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 *

Transform construction projects as a Project Manager, driving overall contract administration and ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while mentoring your team and managing stakeholder rela...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$153K - $230K *

Empower project success by leading document controls for a major aviation program. Utilize your e-Builder expertise to streamline workflows, enhance reporting, and ensure compliance, driving efficienc...

3 weeks ago

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

$102K - $165K *

Lead the future of project management in Power & Energy by overseeing project execution, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcome...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$102K - $165K *

Elevate project management excellence by overseeing technical and administrative components of energy projects, ensuring quality execution and client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead heavy civil construction projects, managing budgets and schedules while ensuring timely completion and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders and oversee site operations to address challenges and...

Reposted today

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage cross-functional teams to deliver MCO-I projects, ensuring quality execution from handover through warranty. Lead client engagement, monitor progress, and drive corrective actions while maintai...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$185K - $195K *

Drive innovation in bridge technology by leading inspection and asset management initiatives. Collaborate with experts to enhance project delivery and implement cutting-edge solutions that optimize th...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$151K - $227K *

Manage transportation projects by providing design leadership and client engagement. Collaborate with teams, ensure project delivery meets standards, and uphold safety. Grow client base through effect...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$150K - $200K *

Empower your career with a dynamic role in transit planning and project management, leading innovative transportation initiatives and collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance multimodal syst...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Lead transformative transit planning initiatives, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to enhance multimodal transportation solutions across regions, while driving strategic growth and innovative p...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Lead innovative transit and multimodal planning initiatives, managing diverse projects while fostering client relationships and supporting strategic growth across the mountain west region...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transit planning across the mountain west. Lead innovative projects, engage with diverse stakeholders, and drive strategic growth initiatives in a collaborativ...

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$115K - $160K *

Elevate community infrastructure initiatives by leading complex projects that engage diverse stakeholders, ensuring effective planning, implementation, and evaluation of social development strategies...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 days ago

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

$240K - $290K *

Transform project performance by leading a high-performing Project Controls team, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards while driving innovation and operational excellence across diverse market...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$240K - $290K *

Lead the charge in enhancing project performance by overseeing a high-performing Project Controls team, implementing standardized practices, and driving strategic initiatives across diverse market sec...

Reposted yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage complex roadway projects, ensuring high-quality design and delivery. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and schedules while mentoring staff and interfacing with clients to drive...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in delivering complex roadway projects, managing all phases from planning to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure client satisfaction, regulatory compliance...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $136K *

Assist in managing rail construction projects by executing plans, organizing resources, and budgeting effectively. Collaborate with project managers to ensure timely and cost-effective project deliver...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful land development projects, managing design and permitting processes, and fostering client relationships while mentoring engineering talent in a collaborative envi...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Take ownership of project management by leading diverse teams, establishing objectives, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring timely project completions within budget. Drive progress through...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$130K - $170K *

Join a team that's redefining transportation drainage solutions. Lead high-profile projects, manage budgets and schedules, and provide strategic guidance to clients while mentoring teams and driving b...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Lead specialized transit programs, ensuring quality service delivery and compliance. Manage contracts, budgets, and performance metrics while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance accessible tran...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead impactful infrastructure projects, managing a diverse team to deliver innovative solutions for municipalities and private developments. Foster client relationships and oversee project execution t...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$125K - $180K *

Lead project initiatives by managing costs, schedules, and personnel while ensuring quality and safety standards. Foster client relationships and oversee project completion from start to finish, drivi...

2 weeks ago

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

$74K - $94K *

Deliver independent oversight and project management for land surveying and engineering maps, ensuring compliance with regulations and effective collaboration with internal and external stakeholders t...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.