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.
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.
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.
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.
Civil Project Manager - Municipal
$95K - $115K *
Transform communities as a Civil Project Manager, leading project planning and execution while ensuring client satisfaction and budget adherence. Collaborate with a talented team to enhance municipal...
2 weeks ago
$77K - $111K *
Advance your career by managing diverse capital projects from design to completion. Oversee budgets of $2M-$5M, ensuring quality and timely execution while collaborating with contractors and internal...
1 week ago
$88K - $105K *
Take ownership of medium- to large-sized projects, managing scope, budgets, and schedules. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely, safe, and cost-effective completion while addressing risks an...
3 weeks ago
Right of Way Project Manager (Gas Utility)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing Right of Way projects, ensuring effective communication, budget oversight, and team coordination to meet client needs while refining operational procedures and enhancing pr...
4 days ago
Right of Way Project Manager (Gas Utility)
$80K - $95K *
Oversee multiple Right of Way projects, ensuring effective communication and leadership. Manage budgets, coordinate with clients, and refine operational procedures while fostering team performance and...
4 days ago
Right of Way Project Manager (Gas Utility)
$88K - $105K *
Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing projects and leading field personnel. You'll enhance communication, manage budgets, and ensure client satisfaction while refining operational procedures and...
4 days ago
Right of Way Project Manager (Gas Utility)
$80K - $95K *
Lead the charge in managing Right of Way projects, ensuring effective communication, budget oversight, and team coordination. Drive project success by refining procedures, negotiating contracts, and f...
4 days ago
Chargé(e) de projets principal, Transports collectifs et ferroviaire
$122K - $162K *
Shape the future of sustainable transportation by leading complex railway and collective transport projects, ensuring quality, safety, and community impact while managing multidimensional challenges a...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$120K - $154K *
Transform project execution by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion while adhering to budget and schedu...
5 days ago
$160K - $190K *
Deliver high-impact project management for heavy civil and transit work. Oversee project lifecycles from estimating to execution, ensuring compliance, budget control, and safety standards while foster...
Reposted 1 week ago
Engineering - Engineering Manager
$110K - $130K *
Drive success by leading the engineering team to deliver projects efficiently, ensuring design accuracy, and fostering collaboration across departments for optimal performance and innovation...
Reposted 5 days ago
Senior Technical Manager, Commercial Management
$148K - $198K *
Shape the future of infrastructure projects by leading commercial strategies, optimizing performance, and mitigating risks across diverse teams and complex portfolios, while guiding talent to foster e...
Reposted today
$90K - $115K *
Develop and manage high-value facility projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and safety standards. Oversee multiple construction phases, coordinate with stakeholders, and maintain project tim...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $115K *
Elevate project management by overseeing facility infrastructure improvements, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating multiple construction projects from initiation to completion while...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $115K *
Lead the charge in managing high-value facility projects, overseeing construction lifecycle phases, ensuring compliance with regulations, and coordinating with stakeholders to deliver successful outco...
3 weeks ago
Service Transportation Manager
$92K - $105K *
Unlock your potential by leading a dynamic transportation team to enhance customer satisfaction and operational excellence. Collaborate with management to ensure compliance, safety, and efficiency whi...
1 week ago
Service Transportation Manager
$90K - $105K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead transportation operations, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction while driving safety and efficiency. Collaborate with management to exceed operational goals an...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Senior Project Manager - MTO Highways - GTA Hybrid
$134K - $184K *
Shape Ontario's transportation future by leading complex highway design projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance safety, mobility, and community connectivity while managing budget...
1 week ago
CADD Manager/BIM Coordinator-Transit & Multimodal Design
$100K - $165K *
Engage with cross-discipline teams to coordinate intelligent models for transit and multimodal projects, ensuring compliance with design standards and effective clash detection throughout the project...
2 weeks ago
Project Manager, Water / Wastewater
$110K - $130K *
Lead the charge in managing municipal wastewater projects from planning to delivery. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality, compliance, and client satisfaction while mentoring eng...
1 week ago
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Shape your career by leading complex transmission routing and siting projects. Collaborate with experts to drive innovation and business growth while managing key utility client relationships across a...
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Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Join a dynamic team to lead complex transmission routing and siting projects, driving innovation and strategic growth across the Mountain Region. Collaborate with experts to enhance client relationshi...
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Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Lead the charge in advancing transmission routing and siting projects across the Mountain Region, driving innovation and strategic growth while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to enhance cl...
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Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead complex transmission projects, driving innovation and strategic growth across the Mountain Region. Collaborate with experts to enhance client relationships and deliver...
Yesterday
Principal Routing and Siting Project Manager
$145K - $218K *
Lead strategic transmission routing and siting projects, driving innovation and client relationships across the Mountain Region. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance technical excellenc...
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What does a transportation project manager do?
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?
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?
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?
Browse Ladders for vetted professional opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more, then refine your search by location, specialization, and seniority.