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 *

Champion impactful water resources projects, managing design teams and driving innovation in storm drainage systems and flood studies while ensuring project success across various clients and agencies...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$130K - $200K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation infrastructure. Lead impactful projects, manage client relationships, and drive business development while overseeing a talented design team to...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Drive strategic program management for medium to large-scale surface transportation projects, ensuring ethical practices and innovation while leading teams to achieve financial success and foster clie...

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

$100K - $120K *

Lead and mentor a dynamic team in delivering transportation projects, enhancing client relationships and ensuring quality outcomes through effective project management and communication...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$89K - $109K *

Lead the charge in managing complex construction projects for water and wastewater systems. Oversee teams, ensure compliance, and drive project success while collaborating with clients and stakeholder...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead complex engineering design projects, focusing on roadway improvements. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and ensure project quality and deadlines are met while commun...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Champion transportation projects by managing teams, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality control. Drive project performance, risk management, and client relationships while overseeing deliverables an...

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive the planning and execution of transportation and stormwater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams and managing client relationships from concept to construction while ensuring compliance and...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$140K - $170K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team focused on managing impactful transportation projects. Lead initiatives, enhance client relationships, and ensure compliance while driving quality design solutions...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$115K - $150K *

Grow your career by leading transportation design projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and mentoring junior engineers. Drive impactful infrastructure solutions while managing budgets...

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in managing complex engineering projects, ensuring quality delivery through effective team leadership, budget management, and stakeholder communication while mentoring staff and foster...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by leading a team, managing budgets, and ensuring quality delivery while fostering client relationships and mentorship within a collaborative environment...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion innovative project management strategies, ensuring quality delivery and effective communication with clients while leading a dynamic team to achieve project goals, foster client relationships...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while fostering client relationships; mentor staff and drive project pursuits, all while improving efficiency...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize transportation program management by leading client accounts and strategic initiatives across multiple states. Drive performance improvements and foster relationships with government agencies...

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

$130K - $150K *

Elevate your career by leading diverse transportation projects, managing teams, and driving business growth. Collaborate with industry experts to deliver innovative solutions while mentoring staff and...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion the delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary teams through all project phases while managing client relationships and ensuring quality outcomes acro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project lifecycles, and fostering client relationships to enhance civil infrastructure across Alberta...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Drive impactful water and wastewater projects by leading multidisciplinary teams, managing project lifecycles, and fostering client relationships to enhance civil infrastructure across Alberta...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver impactful civil infrastructure solutions for diverse clients across Alberta, from planning through to proj...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion innovative water and wastewater projects, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver civil infrastructure solutions for diverse clients across Alberta, from planning through execution, while...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering impactful water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Utilize your project management expertise to guide multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and overs...

Red Deer, ABIn-Person

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead and manage diverse water and wastewater infrastructure projects, guiding multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, and delivery phases while fostering client relationships and ensuring pr...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by leading diverse water and wastewater projects. Manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee project lifecycles, and strengthen client relationships while delivering impactful civil i...

Lethbridge, ABIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $140K *

Empower your career by managing diverse transportation projects, fostering client relationships, and driving business development. Lead teams to ensure technical excellence and profitability while nav...

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  •   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.