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 *

Lead the charge in managing environmental projects across Texas, ensuring compliance and successful outcomes. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful solutions for diverse client...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing diverse projects, ensuring efficient execution, and fostering client satisfaction. Oversee project coordination, budgets, and schedules while mentoring junior...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing timelines, budgets, and client communications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality digital solutions while proactively addressing risks...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $160K *

Manage and oversee heavy civil construction projects ranging from $5M to $75M. Ensure project performance aligns with goals, mentor team members, and coordinate all phases from planning to execution w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team managing large-scale heavy civil construction projects. Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution while ensuring compliance and safety. Lead multiple projects wit...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee and manage heavy civil construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety standards. Lead multiple projects from conception to completion, mentoring...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Elevate your career by managing large-scale heavy civil construction projects. Oversee planning, budgeting, and execution while mentoring junior staff. Collaborate with teams to ensure compliance and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale heavy civil construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with safety standards. Collaborate with teams to oversee project execution from plann...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Oversee and manage heavy civil construction projects, ensuring timely execution and adherence to budgets. Lead teams, coordinate schedules, and implement safety protocols while driving project success...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$130K - $160K *

Lead the charge in managing heavy civil construction projects, ensuring successful execution from planning to completion. Oversee budgets, schedules, and compliance while mentoring team members and co...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$80K - $95K *

Drive impactful drainage design for diverse transportation projects, collaborating with a supportive team to exceed client expectations while enhancing your career through tailored development plans a...

4 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale construction projects, ensuring exceptional client relationships and team development while achieving profitability targets in the Tucson region...

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

$80K - $95K *

Join us to lead project delivery from initiation to closeout, ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. Manage resources, risks, and stakeholder expectations while driving continuous improvem...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$115K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing transportation projects from conception to completion. Drive collaboration among stakeholders, ensure compliance with regulations, and manage budgets to faci...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$90K - $125K *

Deliver impactful project management by leading multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring timely and budget-compliant execution of industrial projects while fostering strong client relationships and maintain...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $110K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing HUD Multifamily Housing and Office of Healthcare Programs construction inspections. Oversee operations, coordinate inspections, and ensure timely deliverables...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing onsite projects, collaborating with teams to ensure successful structural steel erection and installation while maintaining strong client relationships and delivering excep...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead dynamic onsite projects, collaborating with teams to ensure success through effective management of structural steel erection and installation, while maintaining strong client relationships and o...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing large-scale projects, ensuring successful execution and financial outcomes while mentoring on-site teams and fostering client relationships. Drive strategic initiatives and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $175K *

Drive impactful capital projects across a national portfolio, overseeing planning, budgeting, and execution. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure quality and enhance resident experience while mana...

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

$85K - $100K *

Drive project success by leading the management, coordination, and delivery of construction projects, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and quality standards while effectively communicating with stake...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$126K - $176K *

Lead a dynamic team in overseeing municipal engineering reviews, ensuring compliance with regulations while enhancing service delivery and infrastructure development. Drive strategic initiatives and f...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's committed to driving project success through leadership, communication, and collaboration. You'll manage cross-functional projects from initiation to completion, ensuring customer s...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$117K - $167K *

Lead the charge in shaping environmental planning for major transportation projects. Provide strategic guidance and develop teams while fostering client relationships and business growth for a thrivin...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

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

$117K - $167K *

Join a team that's shaping sustainable transportation infrastructure through impactful environmental planning. Provide leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction for major projects while cultivati...

Oakville, ONIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 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.