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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$145K - $170K *

Unlock potential by leading multifamily construction projects across New England. Manage resources, budgets, and schedules while ensuring quality and satisfaction from stakeholders. Drive project succ...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by leading complex projects from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery within budget and deadlines while collaborating with stakeholders and managing project teams...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by planning, executing, and finalizing initiatives while managing scope, timelines, and resources. Collaborate with teams to deliver quality results and maintain robust client re...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while fostering strong team collaboration and client relationships throughout the proje...

1 week ago

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

$101K - $135K *

Champion project management excellence across K-12, Life Sciences, and Commercial sectors, ensuring client advocacy and team collaboration while leading local and national projects to successful compl...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$92K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing complex College & University and Healthcare projects, advocating for clients while collaborating with diverse design teams to ensure successful project delivery and financi...

Reposted 6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion the delivery of a large-scale, multi-channel marketing program, ensuring client satisfaction and project success through effective management, collaboration, and innovative solutions over a 1...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$90K - $110K *

Drive innovative water/wastewater solutions by managing projects, ensuring technical accuracy, and collaborating with teams to meet community needs and regulatory standards while delivering on time an...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead high-impact projects by managing on-site execution, fostering client relationships, mentoring staff, and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and profitability standards across Arizona...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Champion impactful projects by managing complex construction initiatives across healthcare, education, and public sectors. Lead teams, coordinate with clients, and ensure project success from design t...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage complex construction projects, ensuring precision and efficiency across healthcare, education, and public sectors. Lead project phases from design to closeout while coord...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects across diverse sectors, ensuring precision and efficiency from design to completion. Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver impa...

6 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Advance your career by managing field operations across multiple construction sites, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Collaborate with project teams to drive performance and uphold standards...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

Reposted 3 days ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative roadway designs for diverse transportation projects. Lead technical efforts, mentor engineers, and ensure quality execution while collaborating wi...

2 weeks ago

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

$112K - $154K *

Manage and deliver complex aviation infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with scope, budget, and quality. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance passenger experience and operationa...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$75K - $110K *

Join a team that's driving impactful projects across departments, ensuring successful campaign execution and collaboration. Utilize your communication skills to produce engaging content and support st...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Empower communities by leading transportation project designs, collaborating with clients and engineers to create innovative solutions that enhance infrastructure and meet project goals. Drive success...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage civil engineering projects from planning to execution, ensuring quality and budget goals are met. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative, community-focused desi...

2 weeks ago

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

$105K - $145K *

Transform the future of heavy civil construction by leading project planning and execution. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, quality, and budget adherence while fostering a culture of trust an...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$125K - $225K *

Oversee complex industrial construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion. Lead multidisciplinary teams, manage contractor performance, and coordinate with stakeholders to achi...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$100K - $145K *

Lead financial success of projects from Preconstruction to completion, ensuring timely billing, procurement management, and risk management. Collaborate with teams and mentor direct reports to achieve...

Reposted 5 days ago

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

$125K - $135K *

Elevate project outcomes by coordinating resources and managing schedules in a dynamic team. Drive impactful projects in the energy sector while ensuring safety, cost control, and stakeholder engageme...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$125K - $135K *

Join a dynamic team to drive impactful energy projects, coordinating resources and managing schedules while ensuring safety and cost efficiency. Your expertise will shape the future of utility managem...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $90K *

Execute impactful projects in the energy sector as a Project Manager II. Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage project scope, schedules, and costs while ensuring client satisfaction and adherence...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$78K - $90K *

Drive impactful projects in the energy sector by coordinating teams, managing schedules, and ensuring quality deliverables. Join a dynamic group where your contributions will be valued and celebrated...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

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.