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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$134K - $214K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing mobility and safety through innovative traffic engineering solutions. Lead project delivery, mentor staff, and collaborate with clients and stakeholders to en...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Champion project success by leading diverse teams, managing budgets, and driving client satisfaction. Cultivate relationships and promote quality control to deliver exceptional engineering solutions a...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Support the growth of our Transportation division by managing projects, developing client relationships, and mentoring staff. Collaborate with experienced engineers to deliver quality transportation s...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$83K - $104K *

Engage in civil engineering and project coordination to support infrastructure delivery, ensuring quality and compliance on the Hudson Tunnel Project through effective documentation and collaboration...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Elevate your career by leading Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams in a dynamic utility environ...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in delivering Power Delivery projects, overseeing cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution, compliance, and client satisfaction while managing budgets, schedules, and qual...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's delivering innovative Power Delivery projects, overseeing project management from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance while dr...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading Power Delivery projects, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction. Manage budgets, schedules, and cross-functional teams while driving compliance and safety...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a team that's driving impactful Power Delivery projects, overseeing project management from initiation to closeout. Lead cross-functional teams, ensure compliance, and deliver exceptional results...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to lead Power Delivery projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation to closeout. Drive project performance, manage budgets, and maintain client satis...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Optimize project delivery in Power Delivery management, overseeing budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction. Lead cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and excellence in electric transmission...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Drive project success by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders and technical experts to enhance client relationships and ensure quality delivery across variou...

Regina, SKIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Join a team that's shaping the future by leading complex projects and enhancing client relationships. Leverage your expertise to drive project performance, manage multidisciplinary teams, and ensure q...

Saskatoon, SKIn-Person

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Drive impactful project outcomes by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Collaborate with senior leaders and technical experts to enhance delivery strategies, manage risks, and strengthen c...

Today

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Elevate project outcomes by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Drive performance, manage client relationships, and mentor teams while ensuring quality and financial success across diverse...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$90K - $124K *

Shape the future of project management by leading complex, multidisciplinary initiatives. Drive client relationships, oversee project performance, and mentor teams while ensuring quality and strategic...

Oak Bluff, MBIn-Person

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead project activities to ensure successful completion within budget and timeframe. Collaborate with teams to plan, coordinate, and report on progress, while maintaining safety and profitability stan...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$80K - $95K *

Elevate your career by managing and coordinating construction projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints while fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and enhancing project...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$120K - $145K *

Drive project success by managing scope, schedule, and budget for major infrastructure initiatives. Leverage your expertise to ensure compliance with standards, deliver quality results, and foster cli...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$100K - $200K *

Drive the charge in managing transportation projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical excellence. Oversee project profitability, schedules, and team coordination while enhancing...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $170K *

Lead the charge in managing transportation projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring technical quality. Oversee project profitability, schedules, and team coordination while driving busin...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$143K - $163K *

Lead the charge in managing right-of-way acquisition processes, ensuring compliance with regulations while coordinating with stakeholders to deliver infrastructure projects on time and within budget...

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

$143K - $163K *

Lead the strategic planning and execution of right-of-way acquisition processes, ensuring compliance and effective stakeholder engagement for large-scale infrastructure projects. Drive team performanc...

Today

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

$88K - $105K *

Manage and lead project teams to successfully execute municipal engineering projects, ensuring effective communication, budget adherence, and high-quality standards for client satisfaction and project...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in driving high-quality municipal engineering projects, overseeing project teams, budgets, and client communications. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure standards and deadlines ar...

Reposted 6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 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.