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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$88K - $105K *

Empower your career as a Proposal Manager, leading strategic initiatives and coordinating winning proposals. Collaborate with teams to enhance business development efforts and ensure quality deliverab...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive strategic proposal management for transportation projects, collaborating with teams to create winning proposals. Leverage your expertise in business development and coordination to enhance clien...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$95K - $115K *

Manage proposal strategies and coordinate teams to create winning submissions. Collaborate with business development staff throughout the pursuit lifecycle, ensuring compliance and quality in proposal...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in developing winning proposals for transportation projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and quality. Drive the proposal lifecycle from pre...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Transportation Project Manager, leading diverse projects from bridge designs to urban roadways. Drive client relationships, manage project teams, and ensure quality out...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative transportation solutions by leading project teams, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Drive the planning and design of diverse transportation projects while ensu...

1 week ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by leading construction initiatives, managing resources, and ensuring timely delivery while adhering to safety and regulatory standards. Collaborate with teams to drive perfor...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by managing construction projects from planning to delivery. Collaborate with teams, oversee budgets, and ensure compliance with safety standards while fostering a productive work...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead complex transportation projects, overseeing design, client relations, and team growth. Drive business development and ensure on-time, profitable delivery while mentoring staff and maintaining hig...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Pioneer your career as a Transportation Project Manager, leading complex roadway design projects while driving business development and team growth. Collaborate with clients and agencies to deliver hi...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $115K *

Unlock your potential by leading multidisciplinary projects, fostering client relations, and driving excellence in delivery. Collaborate with diverse teams to enhance integrated solutions and support...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation projects across diverse landscapes. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage and deliver innovative solutions in highway design, constructi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $180K *

Shape the future of transportation projects by managing diverse assignments across Canada. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, client satisfaction, and adherence to safety standards whil...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $180K *

Champion diverse transportation projects across Canada, focusing on highway design, construction, and municipal infrastructure. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure timely, cost-effective proj...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $180K *

Lead diverse transportation projects across Canada, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage design, construction, and project execution whi...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$165K - $190K *

Partner with us to manage and coordinate construction projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with safety standards while supervising staff and fostering effective communi...

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

$115K - $160K *

Manage and coordinate all aspects of construction projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and compliance with quality and safety standards while leading a dedicated team to achieve proj...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$140K - $180K *

Lead and oversee all phases of construction projects, ensuring timely execution, budget adherence, and compliance with quality and safety standards while managing staff and resources effectively...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$130K - $160K *

Drive all aspects of construction projects by overseeing planning, budgeting, and execution. Ensure project goals meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Supervise staff to guarantee timely de...

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

$134K - $184K *

Join us to manage complex power projects across disciplines, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with diverse teams, oversee budgets, and enhance customer relationships w...

Thornhill, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $184K *

Lead the charge in managing complex power projects across various disciplines, ensuring successful delivery while enhancing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives. Collab...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $184K *

Transform complex power projects across disciplines by leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and enhancing client relationships to ensure successful delivery and repeat business...

Etobicoke, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$134K - $184K *

Manage complex power projects across disciplines, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with diverse teams to oversee budgets, proposals, and stakeholder engagement while e...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $225K *

Empower the future of transportation by leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful roadway projects, managing scope, finances, and client relationships while driving business development an...

3 weeks ago

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

$125K - $225K *

Elevate your career by leading transportation projects from inception to completion. Manage multidisciplinary teams, ensure financial performance, and build strong client relationships while driving b...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.