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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$72K - $113K *

Champion safety excellence by managing safety programs and compliance, leading training initiatives, and supporting project teams to ensure a safe work environment across construction sites...

6 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join our team to lead complex civil engineering projects, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Utilize your expertise in project management and engineering to drive success across multipl...

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple commercial construction projects, overseeing the full project lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout. Ensure timely, safe, and budget-compliant delivery while...

1 week ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple commercial construction projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout. Ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery while fostering a safe an...

1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive successful commercial construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and safety compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage project lifecycle an...

1 week ago

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

$96K - $117K *

Tackle daily operations and inspire staff by optimizing performance, ensuring compliance, and fostering communication across teams. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance service quality...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Transform operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring compliance, driving process improvements, and enhancing client relations while managing daily activities and performance metrics for optimal...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Manage diverse construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while fostering strong client relationships and effective communication with all stakeholders...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Lead the charge in managing complex EV Infrastructure projects, ensuring successful delivery within budget and deadlines while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve hig...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing EV Infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget while fostering robust stakeholder relationships and mentoring junior team members across multi-functiona...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's pioneering the future of EV infrastructure! Oversee complex projects, ensuring quality results and stakeholder satisfaction while mentoring junior team members and driving collabora...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead and manage EV infrastructure projects, ensuring successful completion while fostering relationships and mentoring junior members. Drive quality results within budget an...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $140K *

Take ownership of complex EV infrastructure projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Lead project teams, manage stakeholder relationships, and mentor junior staff while driving high...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead impactful EV Infrastructure projects, ensuring successful completion by managing timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while mentoring junior team members and collaborating across dis...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Collaborate with us to drive progress in EV infrastructure projects, ensuring successful management of complex initiatives, quality stakeholder relationships, and effective team leadership, all within...

Reposted yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive project excellence by managing multiple workstreams in a major pipeline expansion program. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high-quality outcomes and support governance activities while m...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Drive success in major IT programs by leading planning, execution, and resource management. Collaborate with teams to ensure technical milestones and budgets are met, while fostering innovation and st...

4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing scope, schedule, and budget while leading teams and ensuring client satisfaction. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver high-quality civil engineering projects on...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$112K - $132K *

Transform community infrastructures by leading high-profile capital projects, engaging with diverse teams, and ensuring sustainable outcomes through all project phases, making a lasting impact on publ...

Reposted today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$118K - $128K *

Manage and optimize multiple transmission land acquisition projects, coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely execution and compliance. Leverage your expertise to drive project success...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$110K - $130K *

Unlock potential by leading complex environmental projects in infrastructure. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure compliance with regulations while mentoring junior staff and deliverin...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the management of complex electric infrastructure projects, ensuring strategic execution and collaboration across teams. Drive improvements in project success through effective methodologies in a...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $153K *

Unlock potential by managing complex capital improvement projects, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations. Collaborate with diverse stakeholders, oversee budgets, and lead project teams to...

4 days ago

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

$104K - $138K *

Join a dynamic team to lead complex projects in mission critical and data center environments. Coordinate multidisciplinary efforts from planning to close-out, ensuring successful delivery and stakeho...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$104K - $138K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects in mission critical and data center environments. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage all phases from planning to close-out, ensuring predictable...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

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.