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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$88K - $142K *

Join a dynamic team to manage Water/Wastewater projects, overseeing planning, budgeting, and client relations while mentoring emerging engineers and ensuring quality outcomes in a collaborative enviro...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$87K - $105K *

Transform construction management by leading impactful projects that enhance civil rights structures. Oversee all phases of construction, ensuring quality and compliance while managing a dedicated tea...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Optimize project execution by leading complex, engineered-to-order initiatives, ensuring quality, budget, and delivery commitments are met while fostering strong customer relationships and cross-funct...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $160K *

Shape the future of large-scale industrial projects by leading execution from pre-construction to commissioning. Drive a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance across...

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex highways projects, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring client satisfaction while delivering on time and within budget. Drive project success through...

2 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Transform transportation infrastructure by leading intelligent systems, managing projects, and analyzing data. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance mobility initiatives and ensure effective commun...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation by leading innovative projects in intelligent systems and smart mobility. Balance hands-on engineering with strategic planning and stakeholder e...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental permitting projects, ensuring responsible development while meeting regulatory and community expectations. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver...

Sudbury, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental permitting and assessment projects for mining clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure responsible development while meeting regulatory and...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Advance your career by leading environmental permitting projects that drive responsible development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and client satisfaction while managin...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $130K *

Shape the future of sustainable development by leading environmental permitting and assessment projects for mining clients. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance and client sat...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$160K - $170K *

Unlock project success by leading the electrical scope of a major fuel storage upgrade. Oversee execution, manage costs, and ensure quality documentation while driving team performance and client sati...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in optimizing railroad operations, ensuring safety and efficiency while developing high-performing teams and driving budget goals. Build strong relationships and support strategic grow...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $120K *

Elevate your career by leading business development and project management for electrical projects, overseeing all phases from negotiation to execution, ensuring quality and compliance while maximizin...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive logistics excellence by managing transportation operations across multiple locations, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with carriers and internal teams to enhance service p...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering transformative transit projects. Leverage your project management expertise to enhance client relationships and lead multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic env...

3 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Drive project execution by leading cross-functional teams, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving targets for timing, cost, and quality in engineering support throughout product development and...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Take ownership of utility infrastructure projects from inception to completion, leading cross-functional teams to ensure quality and client satisfaction while managing budgets and schedules effectivel...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$105K - $131K *

Lead sustainability initiatives by managing projects, guiding cross-functional teams, and analyzing ESG performance to support strategic climate goals and operational excellence...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$85K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing dynamic projects, collaborating with teams to ensure timely delivery and exceptional quality. Embrace challenges while fostering a culture of safety and integrity in a supp...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Advance your career by collaborating with teams to manage project controls, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes. Engage with clients and contractors while promoting a culture of safety and i...

2 weeks ago

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

$85K - $105K *

Drive your career forward by managing dynamic projects, collaborating with teams, and ensuring successful delivery. Embrace challenges in a supportive environment that values integrity, safety, and pr...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing community roadway safety through effective project management, strategic planning, and collaboration with stakeholders to achieve Vision Zero goals and improv...

5 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Pioneer the future of construction project management by leading teams, ensuring safety, quality, and profitability while delivering projects on time and within budget. Drive collaboration with stakeh...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$179K - $205K *

Champion innovative engineering solutions by leading complex building projects. Drive client relationships, mentor teams, and ensure project success across diverse sectors, enhancing sustainability an...

1 week ago

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

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.