Transportation Project Manager - St. Louis District

Job Description

Posting closes 09/09/2026
Note for internal applicants: Successful candidates already at rates above the posted salary will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine final salary outcome.
This position will serve as the St. Louis Project Manager managing various safety and operations studies, traffic related projects, and other overflow projects as assigned across the district.
Job Location: St. Louis District Office - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Why you’ll love this position:
The
transportation
project
manager
drives
the
project
scoping
process,
directs
project core teams across all phases of project development, and is responsible for achievement of project goals within budget and on schedule; serves as the department's engineer of record on roadway projects. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What you’ll do:
Directs
district
project
core
teams
composed
of
planning,
design,
bridge,
construction,
maintenance,
legal, right of way, utility, traffic, and maintenance personnel, in project planning, scheduling and budgeting.
Monitors project team activity and design plans for compliance with federal regulations, management directives,
and
department
policies
and
procedures;
signs
and
seals
roadway
plans
and
specifications.
Coordinates project activities with cities, counties and other state and federal agencies.
Serves
as
the
department
contact
for
elected
officials,
property
owners,
media,
contractors
and
the
general public on project development issues; works with community relations personnel to develop the project development communication plan.
Reviews
and
makes
recommendations
and
final
decisions
during
the
development
of
highway
construction plans, including design exceptions.

All you need for success:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's
degree
in
e
ngineering
from
an
ABET-accredited
college
or
university
curriculum
.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of
Missouri
.
Six
years
of
progressive
experience
in
engineering
positions,
including
demonstrated ability to manage teams, multiple projects, and focus on several functional areas of
engineering
.
Special Working Conditions:
Job requires district-wide and/or statewide
travel
.
This title requires advanced accreditation or licensure which is only available to holders of specific postsecondary degrees.
Preferred Qualifications:
None

More reasons to love this position:
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage.  Visit our
CAREERS
page to explore all we have to offer.  Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for MoDOT, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator.  This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found
HERE
.
At MoDOT you will play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.  We value team players who are open-minded and work well with others to accomplish goals and fulfill our mission of safety, service, and stability.  We see the growth of our team members as an investment, both in MoDOT's future and yours.  If you're looking for diverse opportunities, challenging work, and a flexible environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.  MoDOT operates on shared values and your success in our organization depends upon modeling these values.
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to view our mission, values, and tangible results.  If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

If you have questions about this position, please contact:
Kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov