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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$125K - $225K *

Lead the charge in delivering transportation projects, managing scope, finances, and a multidisciplinary team while fostering client relationships and driving business development efforts for successf...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $130K *

Engage in impactful transit and rail design projects, managing multi-disciplinary teams and client relationships. Leverage your expertise to drive project success from concept to completion while ensu...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $167K *

Lead multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale transit and rail projects, ensuring technical quality and coordination from preliminary engineering to construction support. Foster client relationsh...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $167K *

Shape the future of transit infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale rail projects. Drive technical quality and collaboration from preliminary engineering through to con...

Markham, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$117K - $167K *

Shape the future of transit infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale rail projects. Drive technical quality and collaboration from preliminary engineering through to con...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of transit infrastructure by leading multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale rail projects. Ensure technical quality and coordination from engineering through construction, fost...

Markham, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in multidisciplinary design for large-scale transit and rail projects, ensuring technical quality and coordination from preliminary engineering to construction support. Foster partners...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion the design of large-scale transit and rail projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to ensure technical quality and coordination from preliminary engineering through construction support. Bu...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading multidisciplinary design teams on large-scale transit and rail projects. Drive technical quality and coordination from engineering through construction, fostering partne...

Hamilton, ONIn-Person

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower transportation infrastructure projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing complex contracts, and serving as the primary client liaison to ensure successful project delivery and clien...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage transportation engineering projects, overseeing planning, design, and execution of civil infrastructure. Lead small to medium projects and support larger ones, ensuring a...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by managing transportation engineering projects, overseeing design and construction of highways, bridges, and drainage systems. Lead teams, ensure project success, and interface...

2 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of transportation by managing civil engineering projects, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions w...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform civil infrastructure projects by managing complex tasks from planning to execution. Lead teams, ensure cost-effectiveness, and maintain client relationships while mentoring junior staff and...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $167K *

Join us to lead complex civil infrastructure projects, managing all phases from planning to execution. Collaborate with teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure project efficiency and client satisfactio...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $161K *

Lead the charge in managing complex civil infrastructure projects, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness while mentoring junior staff and maintaining client relationships throughout all project p...

London, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $161K *

Join a team that's dedicated to managing complex civil infrastructure projects. Oversee planning, design, and execution while mentoring junior staff and ensuring project efficiency and client satisfac...

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $161K *

Champion the future of civil infrastructure by managing diverse projects from planning to execution. Lead teams, ensure quality, and foster client relationships while delivering innovative solutions a...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$107K - $161K *

Shape the future of civil infrastructure by managing complex projects from planning to execution. Lead teams, ensure client satisfaction, and deliver high-quality results while mentoring junior staff...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by leading diverse civil infrastructure projects, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness while mentoring junior staff and managing client relationships across multiple comple...

Windsor, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead diverse civil infrastructure projects from planning to commissioning, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Manage teams, mentor junior staff, and maintain client relationships while delive...

London, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse civil infrastructure projects, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness from planning through execution. Mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality results...

Waterloo, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by managing diverse civil infrastructure projects from planning to execution. Lead teams, ensure project efficiency, and foster client relationships while delivering high-quality r...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$87K - $105K *

Shape the future of construction by leading complex projects, ensuring safety, managing budgets, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders while driving team performance and project success...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$88K - $105K *

Drive your career with a dynamic role overseeing heavy construction projects. Manage teams, budgets, and schedules while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Collaborate with stakeholders to...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

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.