Transportation Project Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.

. Manage the full lifecycle of transportation infrastructure projects, including procurement, contracting, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout phases .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $115,000 - $128,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing the full lifecycle of transportation infrastructure projects, including procurement, budgeting, and quality assurance. Proficient in stakeholder management and project tracking systems to ensure successful project execution and compliance with client standards.

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Project ManagementBudget ManagementQuality ControlStakeholder ManagementConstruction Design Phases

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProcurementRisk ManagementConstruction DocumentationCapital Infrastructure ProjectsSite AssessmentsProject Tracking SystemsRFP ManagementVendor SelectionBusiness Case Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCoordinationLeadershipProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Project Management ToolsTracking SystemsData Validation ToolsDocumentation Management

Industry Keywords

Transportation InfrastructureConstruction ManagementUrban PlanningCapital PlansQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the full lifecycle of transportation infrastructure projects, including procurement, contracting, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout phases
Conduct site walks and field assessments to identify transportation infrastructure opportunities, safety improvements, and network gaps across client facilities
Develop and coordinate annual capital plans and budgets, including project prioritization, spend forecasts, business case development, and go2gate coordination
Lead quality assurance and coordination for transportation capital projects, reviewing design packages from concept through construction phases
Collaborate with development/site project teams and external partners to implement client Transportation standards for tenant improvements and ground-up development projects
Create and manage comprehensive project tracking systems and provide stakeholders with progress updates on scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk management
Maintain Transportation Team tools, documentation, and data in Drive, including checklists, site walk punch lists, project guides, and departmental data validation for strategic planning

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Urban Planning, or related field
5+ years of project management experience managing capital infrastructure projects from initiation through closeout
Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, quality control, and risk management for construction or infrastructure projects
Strong knowledge of construction design phases (conceptual, schematic, design development, construction documentation) and coordination processes
Demonstrated ability to conduct RFPs, bid evaluations, vendor selection, and manage procurement/contracting processes
Proficiency with project management tools and tracking systems, with ability to provide executive-level reporting and transparency
Excellent stakeholder management skills with ability to coordinate across multiple internal teams and external partners simultaneously
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Care
Paid parental leave at 100% of salary
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Early access to earned wages through Daily Pay
Supportive culture and comprehensive benefits package prioritizing mental, physical and emotional health