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 *

Accelerate progress at the forefront of infrastructure development by leading project controls initiatives, ensuring compliance with standards, and driving performance improvements for successful proj...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

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

$113K - $170K *

Manage project execution and financial health while mentoring teams and fostering client relationships. Lead contract negotiations and vendor procurement in a dynamic environment, ensuring quality, sa...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic role overseeing transportation construction projects and ensuring compliance, safety, and quality. Engage with stakeholders and innovative teams to deliver impactful in...

Reposted 3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering innovative municipal infrastructure projects. Lead planning, design, and execution while managing client relationships and multidisciplinary teams to enhance...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to innovative capital planning and project management. Lead assessments, nurture client relationships, and mentor a talented team while delivering impactful solutions in a...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $120K *

Optimize building assessments and capital projects while leading teams and managing client relationships. Oversee project scopes, budgets, and timelines to deliver impactful outcomes in a collaborativ...

Victoria, BCRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Accelerate progress at managing public projects across U.S. railroads, ensuring timely, cost-effective completion while adhering to regulations. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance relationships...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$120K - $160K *

Deliver impactful construction projects by leading a skilled team, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success o...

4 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead a dynamic team in managing transportation construction projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Collaborate with stakeholders, oversee project schedules, and drive successful outcomes while mai...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure by managing complex projects, leading client relations, and mentoring engineering talent while driving innovative solutions in the Central Regio...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage complex water and wastewater projects while fostering client relationships and mentoring staff. Drive business development initiatives and provide technical leadership to ensure projec...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Shape the future of water infrastructure through strategic project management. Leverage engineering expertise to lead complex water and wastewater projects, nurture client relationships, and mentor em...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $150K *

Lead the design and planning of active transportation projects, enhancing mobility and connectivity. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create safe, efficient solutions while mentoring junior...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$126K - $161K *

Lead the charge in innovative stormwater engineering projects, managing a team to design and implement drainage solutions for diverse transportation infrastructure across the southeast, while fosterin...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing high-tech projects, ensuring exceptional client relations and safety. Oversee program management, trade partner facilitation, and continuous improvement practices to achiev...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading diverse construction projects, driving preconstruction activities, managing budgets, and mentoring teams. Strengthen client relationships while promoting safety and quality...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead and manage industrial construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with client objectives and project goals. Drive project performance through effective budgeting, sched...

Reposted today

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's enhancing transportation infrastructure through innovative design solutions. Collaborate with experts to deliver impactful projects that improve mobility and safety across communiti...

Reposted today

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

$125K - $135K *

Manage all structural construction activities on major infrastructure projects. Oversee civil work execution, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance while mentoring teams and maintaining clie...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Manage project execution and delivery in the Civic sector, leading teams and ensuring compliance with design standards, budgets, and schedules while fostering client relationships and identifying new...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$93K - $106K *

Lead impactful initiatives in equitable electric mobility, managing multi-state programs and fostering collaboration among diverse stakeholders to drive sustainable transportation policies and practic...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Empower project success by overseeing construction inspections and ensuring compliance with specifications. Manage teams, oversee daily reports, and facilitate communication on-site to optimize projec...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$107K - $151K *

Lead transformative water and wastewater projects, driving innovative solutions and mentoring talent while enhancing client partnerships and advancing your career in sustainable engineering...

3 weeks ago

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

$107K - $151K *

Join a team that's shaping resilient communities by leading impactful water and wastewater projects. Utilize your expertise to drive innovative solutions, mentor talent, and strengthen client partners...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading large-scale power generation projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards. Collaborate with diverse teams to drive project success from incep...

Reposted 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.