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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$110K - $159K *

Join a dynamic team to lead large-scale commercial and sports facility projects. Drive project success from inception to completion while fostering collaboration and innovation in a growing organizati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $159K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to manage large-scale commercial and sports facility projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and stakeholder communication while fostering a collaborative wo...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $159K *

Elevate your career by leading multidisciplinary teams on large-scale commercial and sports facility projects. Drive project success from inception to completion while fostering client relationships a...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $159K *

Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver large-scale commercial and sports facility projects. Manage budgets, schedules, and client communications while ensuring compliance with building systems and co...

Reposted yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$135K *

Shape the future of aviation infrastructure by leading a dynamic civil engineering team. Drive project success from planning to completion, ensuring quality and safety while expanding market presence...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$124K - $155K *

Lead the design and delivery of vital municipal water infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and technical excellence. Collaborate with clients and multidisciplinary teams throughout the project...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$108K - $135K *

Lead the charge in delivering critical municipal infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance and technical excellence while managing the full project lifecycle. Collaborate with clients and multidisc...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$125K - $130K *

Shape the future of transportation projects by managing costs and operations, ensuring timely completion and budget adherence while leading diverse teams in a positive, collaborative environment...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

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

$165K - $206K *

Manage and optimize facility operations across key transportation infrastructures, ensuring efficient maintenance and strategic initiative execution while fostering collaboration among diverse operati...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $155K *

Reimagine project management by leading North American equipment fulfillment. Drive process improvements, manage high-impact projects, and guide a team to ensure timely, budget-friendly delivery while...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing water/wastewater projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality standards while coordinating teams and serving as the primary client contact...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of construction by leading pre-construction efforts, coordinating teams, and driving winning strategies for design/build bids while managing critical project timelines and subcontract...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$82K - $133K *

Elevate your career by managing transit operations, ensuring timely service, and responding to emergencies. Utilize your leadership skills to coordinate with multiple agencies and enhance public safet...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$103K - $118K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing maintenance teams, ensuring efficient equipment performance, and implementing safety protocols. Collaborate with vendors and manage budgets to enhance servic...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$112K - $140K *

Lead the charge in optimizing maintenance operations, ensuring safety and compliance while managing a skilled team. Drive efficiency through preventive maintenance and budget management, fostering a c...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$140K - $160K *

Empower the future of municipal water and wastewater projects by leading planning, design, and delivery efforts. Manage multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and strengthen client relationship...

2 weeks ago

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

$140K - $160K *

Unlock potential by leading water and wastewater projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and fostering client relationships while ensuring quality and compliance throughout the project lifecycle...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional project delivery by leading cross-functional teams, enhancing customer satisfaction, and driving operational excellence to achieve business goals and improve processes...

Reposted 2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with a dynamic team optimizing permit operations, managing projects, and engaging with clients while ensuring compliance within the construction permitting landscape for commercial an...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by managing complex aviation capital projects, ensuring successful delivery through effective planning, coordination, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with diverse teams to...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $95K *

Grow your career with impactful transportation projects that enhance community livability. Join an interdisciplinary team focused on innovative roadway design using advanced tools, ensuring high-quali...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Transportation

$80K - $110K *

Elevate your career by leading large-scale electrical projects, ensuring safety, quality, and budget compliance while fostering strong stakeholder relationships and driving team performance to achieve...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Innovate in tunneling project management by leading design and construction efforts for complex airfield infrastructure. Ensure safety, quality, and compliance while optimizing project delivery throug...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

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

$116K - $140K *

Accelerate project development and construction of capital improvements, enhancing safety and efficiency in transportation. Manage diverse aspects of projects, from budgeting to execution, ensuring su...

4 days ago

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

$85K - $100K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse construction projects across NYC, ensuring timely execution and adherence to budget. Collaborate with stakeholders to drive project success from design through comp...

4 days ago

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

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.