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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$143K - $163K *

Elevate infrastructure projects by leading Right-of-Way acquisition efforts, ensuring compliance and strategic planning. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success while mentoring a high-p...

1 week ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you leverage your finance expertise to drive project financial performance, ensure compliance, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative environment. Sha...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you manage financial success across high-visibility projects, driving insights and strategic advice while collaborating across disciplines to enhance project performance and mit...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $127K *

Transform project management excellence by leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule and within budget. Collaborate with stakeholders throughout the project life cycl...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by managing highway design-build projects. Lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance, and drive project success from inception to delivery...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $125K *

Shape the future of impactful projects by leading agile teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration across multidisciplinary groups. Drive project success through effective management pra...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$105K - $125K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading impactful projects in a dynamic environment. As a Project Manager, you'll coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams, ensuring alignment and delivering h...

Washington DC, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$127K - $200K *

Drive the successful execution of complex construction projects, managing planning, performance, and financial outcomes, while ensuring adherence to safety, innovation, and excellence in alignment wit...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$127K - $200K *

Manage complex construction projects with a focus on financial performance, safety, and quality. Lead planning, execution, and risk mitigation while ensuring client alignment and overseeing teams to a...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$88K - $105K *

Deliver impactful project management for large-scale electrical projects. Lead multi-discipline teams, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while mentoring others and fostering client rel...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading the Texas transportation design team, driving client service, business development, and project delivery while fostering relationships with local and state agencies to e...

2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$113K - $127K *

Pioneer project success by leading preconstruction efforts, managing budgets, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Drive project execution from inception to completion while mentoring teams...

2 weeks ago

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

$113K - $127K *

Champion project success by leading preconstruction efforts, managing budgets, and fostering relationships with stakeholders. Drive execution from planning to completion, ensuring financial health and...

2 weeks ago

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

$101K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading preconstruction efforts and managing project execution. Collaborate with diverse teams, oversee budgets, and ensure successful project delivery while fostering strong re...

2 weeks ago

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

$120K - $141K *

Lead the charge in managing construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance while collaborating with diverse stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes for public infrastructure and r...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $100K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing municipal infrastructure through effective project management and engineering design. Lead diverse public works projects, ensuring quality delivery and client...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in project management for temporary access solutions, overseeing estimating, scheduling, and execution across powerline and pipeline projects. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely d...

3 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee K-12 and Higher Ed construction projects, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery. Collaborate with stakeholders and manage project lifecycles from pre-construction...

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

$118K - $128K *

Drive program success by leading planning, execution, and coordination within the Fire Control organization, integrating Earned Value Management and stakeholder collaboration to achieve objectives and...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$200K - $225K *

Engage in strategic growth as a Transportation Leader, fostering relationships with public agencies and industry partners. Drive business development efforts, identify opportunities, and enhance the f...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Transform your career by managing underground infrastructure projects from initiation to completion while ensuring safety, efficiency, and compliance with industry standards and regulations. Lead team...

Reposted 4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Lead and manage high-end commercial real estate renovation projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective planning, budgeting, and risk management while collaborating closely with clients an...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in roadway design, delivering high-quality plans and mentoring junior engineers while ensuring compliance with AASHTO/UDOT standards and managing project scope, schedule, and budget...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$85K - $102K *

Lead utility projects from initiation to closeout, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with regulations and exceed client expectations while managing scope, schedule, budget...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$119K - $172K *

Drive the management of multi-disciplinary mechanical engineering projects that enhance airport infrastructure, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards while collaborating with diverse s...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 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.