Design-Build Transportation Project Designer

State of Missouri; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Missouri's MoDOT is seeking a Transportation Project Designer to support innovative contracting methods like Design-Build and Fixed Price/Variable Scope. Primary work location is St. Louis District Office with periods of co-location with Design-Build teams.

You will supervise design tasks, review plans, and coordinate with city, county officials and consultants to advance projects such as the Forward 44: U.S. 50 Interchange.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Six years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Responsibilities

• Supervises preparation of construction plans and job provisions for transportation projects including evaluating project needs and available resources and assigning tasks.
• Supervises design personnel including making employment-related decisions, training, and conducting performance management.
• Checks and reviews plans for accuracy and compliance with standards and accepted practices for bridge surveys and preliminary, right-of-way, final and consultant plans.
• Provides design expertise to project core teams and participates in the project scoping process.
• Reviews consultant-prepared plans and makes recommendations on proposed developments and commercial permits related to right-of-way activity.
• Establishes, monitors and updates project design schedules and cost estimates and ensures design timeline is met.
• Investigates and responds to state, city, and county officials, property owners, and general public inquiries, requests and compliants.
• Prepares township, municipal, county, funding and drainage agreements.
• Prepares information for lettings, awards, and location and design hearings, including providing information to media sources.
• Designs and drafts projects utilizing project design software.
• Performs supervisory responsibilities in a manner consistent with the department's Affimative Action Program.
• Oversees tasks for Design-Build projects such as: compiles information for the development of the RFP document and other project documentation; attends one-on-one meetings with shortlisted design-build contractors; reviews contractor plans for errors, omissions, and conformance with standards and policy; becomes technical expert on the project and coordinates with other divisions within MoDOT; evaluates and mitigates project risks.
• Works on high-profile and complex Design-Build projects such as Forward 44: U.S. 50 Interchange Improvement Project.
• Develops new alternative delivery methods for Missouri.
• Performs other responsibilities as required or assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum

Job description

State of Missouri's MoDOT is seeking a Transportation Project Designer to support innovative contracting methods like Design-Build and Fixed Price/Variable Scope. Primary work location is St. Louis District Office with periods of co-location with Design-Build teams.

You will supervise design tasks, review plans, and coordinate with city, county officials and consultants to advance projects such as the Forward 44: U.S. 50 Interchange.