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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$95K - $115K *

Join us to lead digital delivery on complex building projects, setting VDC strategy and ensuring model quality. Oversee coordination, prefabrication, and data management from preconstruction to turnov...

6 days ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in digital delivery for complex building projects, overseeing VDC strategy, model quality, and data accuracy from preconstruction to turnover. Collaborate with teams to enhance workflo...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager overseeing complex, high-value projects. Lead teams, manage client relationships, and ensure successful project delivery while navigating risks and ma...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

Today

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead and coordinate project management efforts, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence while developing future construction professionals and fostering client relationships...

St. John's, NLIn-Person

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Drive project success by managing timelines, budgets, and safety protocols while leading a dedicated team to deliver high-quality results in heavy construction projects...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $185K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering impactful transportation projects, ensuring compliance and quality. Shape the future of highway and traffic engineering while mentoring staff and fostering c...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading complex projects, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance in commercial construction. Drive success through effective communication, strategic planning, and stakeholder en...

Reposted today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by leading complex transportation projects, managing design and construction efforts, and collaborating with diverse teams to enhance infrastructure. Drive business development and...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects while driving financial success and client satisfaction. Develop team capabilities, implement strategic initiatives, and ensure a culture of safety and ri...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects to ensure financial success and client satisfaction. Drive initiatives, develop colleagues, and uphold safety standards while achieving operational goals...

Reposted 1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing multiple projects, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement. Drive initiatives and develop co-worke...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing multiple initiatives, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving financial performance. Lead teams, foster relationships, and uphold safety standards while contrib...

2 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock your potential as a Senior Project Manager, overseeing multiple projects to ensure financial success and client satisfaction while fostering a culture of safety and collaboration within the tea...

3 weeks ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing financial results and client satisfaction across multiple initiatives. Lead teams, ensure safety, and contribute to strategic planning while fostering strong client r...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead and manage construction projects under $500k, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards while overseeing project controls and team dynamics. Drive project success through effectiv...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$86K *

Elevate your career by leading cross-functional IT projects that drive citywide modernization. Collaborate with diverse teams to deliver innovative technology solutions, ensuring alignment with strate...

6 days ago

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

$149K - $193K *

Drive strategic business objectives while mentoring and leading multidisciplinary teams. Oversee project development, ensure quality deliverables, and cultivate new client relationships to enhance gro...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive success in complex utility projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, ensuring quality and safety while delivering on time and within budget. Collaborate with top professionals in a dynamic en...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$92K - $114K *

Deliver impactful transportation projects by managing design and construction phases. Collaborate with teams to ensure project quality, budgets, and schedules while providing expert guidance and suppo...

6 days ago

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

$165K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading high-profile transportation projects, fostering client relationships, and mentoring engineering teams while ensuring project delivery and profitability across Illinois a...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Unlock your potential as a Project Manager, overseeing diverse restoration and renovation projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team to drive business growth while ensuring technical excellence and cli...

Yesterday

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead complex projects from inception to completion, ensuring execution excellence and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with teams to develop strategies that streamline processes and optimize project...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a dynamic healthcare organization by leading operations, developing teams, and driving strategic growth. This immersive leadership track prepares you for impactful community lea...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Drive operational excellence by leading a transformative leadership program, gaining hands-on experience in financial management, team development, and strategic growth to prepare for a pivotal role i...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Lead and oversee land development projects, ensuring quality and compliance from concept to construction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and promote sustainable...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 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.