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 *

Transform project execution by leading teams to deliver complex civil engineering projects on time and within budget. Collaborate with clients and internal departments to drive profitability and enhan...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$120K - $145K *

Lead project controls initiatives, ensuring governance, financial performance, and scheduling across large-scale capital projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within...

6 days ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Unlock potential by leading complex transportation projects, providing technical expertise, and fostering collaboration within a dynamic team. Shape your career while delivering impactful solutions an...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's driving engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget while fostering strong customer relationships and internal collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Drive project success by managing delivery strategies, overseeing teams, and ensuring quality outcomes. Collaborate with stakeholders to meet client expectations while optimizing processes and perform...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Transportation

$125K - $150K *

Grow strategic business opportunities within Transportation, enhancing client relationships, leading capture strategies, and driving market growth through industry expertise and collaboration within i...

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by leading diverse engineering initiatives, mentoring junior staff, and leveraging technical expertise in a dynamic environment. Shape your career while ensuring projects are exe...

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional project management in construction and installation. Oversee schedules, coordinate logistics, and ensure customer satisfaction while thriving in...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$84K - $115K *

Shape the future of transit by developing innovative 2D and 3D designs for rail infrastructure projects. Collaborate with engineers to enhance mobility and community connectivity through cutting-edge...

Barrie, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Empower your career by joining a dynamic Rail & Transit team to design innovative 2D and 3D infrastructure solutions that enhance mobility and community connectivity across Canada. Collaborate with ex...

Whitby, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Transform rail infrastructure design by developing 2D and 3D models that enhance transit operations. Collaborate with engineers to deliver innovative solutions for complex projects, ensuring safety an...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Play a key role in developing innovative 2D and 3D designs for rail infrastructure projects, collaborating with engineers to enhance transit operations and improve community mobility across Canada...

Oshawa, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Join a collaborative team to design innovative rail infrastructure projects. Contribute to 2D and 3D modeling, ensuring safe and efficient transit operations while enhancing community mobility across...

Kitchener, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$84K - $115K *

Drive your career with a dynamic team focused on innovative rail infrastructure design. Contribute to 2D and 3D modeling, ensuring safe and efficient transit operations while collaborating with engine...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex commercial projects, ensuring financial performance and operational alignment across multiple sites while mentoring the next generation of leaders in the constructi...

2 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in managing complex commercial projects, ensuring financial performance and operational alignment across multiple sites. Mentor future leaders while driving value and risk management i...

2 weeks ago

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

$145K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading project management efforts for critical defense operations. Drive technical, cost, and schedule performance while ensuring compliance and fostering team collaboration in...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in managing diverse electrical construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget. Collaborate with teams to optimize project execution while maintaining high safe...

4 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Empower project success by managing electrical construction projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to safety standards while collaborating with teams and clients to achieve project goals...

4 weeks ago

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

$155K - $210K *

Lead large-scale commercial and multifamily projects, overseeing all phases from preconstruction to closeout. Manage and mentor project teams while ensuring financial performance and client satisfacti...

5 days ago

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

$76K - $113K *

Lead the charge in overseeing federal facility cleanups, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Collaborate with agencies and stakeholders to protect human health and the environment thro...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Unlock potential by leading impactful reporting strategies to enhance performance insights. Drive accurate, timely reporting across finance and program controls. Shape executive visibility to support...

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

$100K - $120K *

Champion project success by leading land development initiatives, managing design teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Leverage your expertise to deliver high-quality projects while foster...

3 weeks ago

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

$120K - $135K *

Elevate project outcomes by managing civil construction from estimating to closeout. Collaborate with teams to ensure safety, efficiency, and quality while mentoring others and driving continuous impr...

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

$110K - $152K *

Champion the delivery of complex facility projects at a major airport, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and collaboration with stakeholders. Lead project planning and execution to enhan...

5 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.