Transportation Project Manager Jobs

Explore Transportation Project Manager jobs on Ladders, where professionals can find vetted opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Transportation project managers guide complex infrastructure and mobility initiatives from planning through delivery, coordinating teams, budgets, schedules, and stakeholders along the way.

What Does a Transportation Project Manager Do?

Transportation project managers oversee projects involving highways, bridges, rail, public transit, airports, ports, and emerging mobility systems. Typical responsibilities include defining project scope, developing schedules and budgets, managing consultants and contractors, tracking risks, and communicating progress to public agencies, executives, and community partners. They also help ensure projects meet applicable safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills and Qualifications Employers Seek

Employers often look for experience delivering transportation or civil infrastructure projects, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Knowledge of project controls, procurement, contract administration, construction practices, and relevant regulations can be valuable. Depending on the role, employers may prefer a degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, construction management, or a related field, along with credentials such as PMP or professional engineering licensure.

Career Paths in Transportation Project Management

Transportation project managers may advance into program management, infrastructure development leadership, transit operations, construction management, or executive roles. Opportunities are available across government agencies, engineering and construction firms, transportation operators, consulting companies, and private infrastructure organizations. Specializing in areas such as rail, aviation, roadway modernization, or sustainable mobility can help professionals shape their career direction.

Find Transportation Project Manager Jobs on Ladders

Search Ladders for senior-level Transportation Project Manager opportunities with compensation of $100,000 or more. Review current openings, compare responsibilities and qualifications, and discover roles that match your experience leading transportation projects and teams.

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$100K - $120K *

Engage in managing transportation projects from planning to delivery, fostering client relationships, mentoring staff, and driving organizational growth within a dynamic team environment...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in managing complex transportation projects, delivering innovative solutions through expert guidance and team collaboration. Drive operational excellence while fostering client relatio...

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$126K - $166K *

Join our Transportation team to lead impactful infrastructure projects, enhancing community resilience and sustainability. Collaborate with experts, manage budgets, and mentor junior staff in a dynami...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in delivering transformative transportation projects that enhance mobility and safety. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage infrastructure improvements, ensuring technica...

5 days ago

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

$100K - $180K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of transportation projects across diverse landscapes. Leverage your engineering expertise to manage and deliver innovative solutions in highway design, constructi...

Vancouver, BCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $180K *

Shape the future of transportation projects by managing diverse assignments across Canada. Collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, client satisfaction, and adherence to safety standards whil...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $180K *

Champion diverse transportation projects across Canada, focusing on highway design, construction, and municipal infrastructure. Collaborate with teams and clients to ensure timely, cost-effective proj...

Calgary, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $180K *

Lead diverse transportation projects across Canada, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage design, construction, and project execution whi...

Edmonton, ABIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$100K - $120K *

Drive project success by managing teams, budgets, and schedules while serving as the primary liaison between clients and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution and delivery...

2 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Oversee and manage transportation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with teams and stakeholders to achieve project goals and com...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$93K - $111K *

Shape the future of urban infrastructure by leading major transportation projects, ensuring timely delivery and community engagement while collaborating across departments to enhance city growth and s...

4 days ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Lead and deliver diverse transportation projects, ensuring excellence from inception to completion. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve quality and efficiency while building strong cli...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Engage in complex transportation project management, leading diverse engineering teams to ensure project success in design, execution, and client relations while mentoring staff in a collaborative env...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to manage transportation engineering projects, overseeing planning, design, and execution of civil infrastructure. Lead small to medium projects and support larger ones, ensuring a...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Transform your career by managing transportation engineering projects, overseeing design and construction of highways, bridges, and drainage systems. Lead teams, ensure project success, and interface...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of transportation by managing civil engineering projects, ensuring adherence to design, budget, and schedule. Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions w...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in successful transportation project delivery, overseeing planning, execution, and compliance while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders...

3 weeks ago

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

$90K - $110K *

Drive successful delivery of complex transportation projects by supporting project planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement as a collaborative leader. Utilize your project management skills to...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Shape the future of transportation by managing complex infrastructure projects. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure timely delivery and stakeholder satisfaction, while enhancing project...

3 weeks ago

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

$88K - $105K *

Join a dynamic team supporting large-scale transportation projects by assisting with planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement. Collaborate with diverse professionals to ensure timely project de...

3 weeks ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by leading complex transportation projects from planning to execution. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders to ensure timely delivery, adherence to budgets, and c...

3 weeks ago

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

$131K - $170K *

Drive impactful transportation projects from concept to construction, leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver sustainable, community-focused solutions while ensuring compliance and technical excell...

2 days ago

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

$118K - $220K *

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Project Manager focusing on transportation infrastructure. You'll lead complex projects, enhance client relationships, and drive innovative solutions while managing m...

Burnaby, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Join a dynamic team as a Senior Transportation Project Manager, leading diverse projects from bridge designs to urban roadways. Drive client relationships, manage project teams, and ensure quality out...

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  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

$110K - $130K *

Champion innovative transportation solutions by leading project teams, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships. Drive the planning and design of diverse transportation projects while ensu...

2 days ago

  •   15+ years exp.  •   Technical Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Transportation Project Manager do?question toggle

    A Transportation Project Manager plans and delivers transportation infrastructure or mobility projects, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, teams, contracts, risks, and stakeholder communication.

  • What qualifications are common for Transportation Project Manager jobs?question toggle

    Employers commonly seek project delivery experience in transportation, civil infrastructure, construction, or a related field. A relevant degree and credentials such as PMP or professional engineering licensure may be preferred, depending on the position.

  • Where do Transportation Project Managers work?question toggle

    They work for public transportation and infrastructure agencies, engineering and construction firms, transit operators, consultancies, and private-sector infrastructure organizations.

  • What is the salary for Transportation Project Manager jobs on Ladders?question toggle

    Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Actual compensation varies by employer, location, experience, and project scope.

  • How can I advance my Transportation Project Manager career?question toggle

    Build a record of successful project delivery, strengthen skills in budgeting, contracts, risk management, and stakeholder leadership, and consider specializing in areas such as rail, aviation, highways, or sustainable mobility.