Project Director - Alternative Project Delivery Design - St. Louis District

State-of-Missour; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance

Job summary

MoDOT seeks a Project Director for Alternative Project Delivery to lead innovative contracting methods such as Design-Build and Fixed Price/Variable Scope. This role oversees the success of projects delivered by the alternative delivery team, with primary duties at the St.

Louis District office and periodic collaboration with design-build teams. The position requires a PE license in Missouri, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and at least six years of progressive leadership in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
• Six years of progressive engineering experience with demonstrated ability to manage teams and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct the alternative delivery team and coordinate with planning, design, bridge, construction, maintenance, legal, right of way, utility, traffic, and maintenance personnel on project planning, scheduling and budgeting.
• Monitor project activity for compliance with federal regulations and department policies; sign and seal roadway plans and specifications.
• Coordinate activities and prepare agreements with cities, counties and other state and federal agencies.
• Serve as the department contact for elected officials, property owners, media, contractors and the public on project development issues; develop the project communication plan with community relations.
• Review and make recommendations during the development of highway construction plans, including design exceptions.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Engineering knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Team management

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

Posting closes 10/06/2026

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.

Job Location: St. Louis District Office - 1590 Woodlake Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Why you’ll love this position:

The Project Director for Alternative Project Delivery assists in thedevelopment and administration of innovative contracting methods such as Design-Buildand Fixed Price/Variable Scope. Direct responsibility for the overall success of the projects delivered by alternative project delivery team. Performs supervisory responsibilities.Primary work location will be St. Louis District office with periods of co-location with
Design-Build teams. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

What you’ll do:

• Directs the alternative delivery team and coordinates with various core teams composedof 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 sealsroadway plans and specifications.
• Coordinates project activities and prepares agreements with cities, counties and otherstate 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 communityrelations personnel to develop the project development communication plan.
• Reviews and makes recommendations and final decisions during the development ofhighway construction plans, including design exceptions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABETaccreditedcollege or university curriculum.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in theState of Missouri.
• Six years of progressive experience in engineering positions, includingdemonstrated ability to manage teams, multiple projects, and focus on several functional
  areas of engineering.

Required Employee Qualities:

• Excellent communication skills, including public presentations
• Adept collaborator with ability to build and maintain relationships with internal andexternal team members
• Good facilitator
• Knowledge and understanding of engineering processes and standards
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills with ability to keep program progressing
• Innovative contracting
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to drive results from all the team through the duration of the program
• Efficiently and effectively manage the owner consultant for program needs
• Willingness to develop these qualities in self and team

Special Working Conditions/Job Characteristics:

• Job requires district-wide and/orstatewide travel.
• This title requires advanced accreditation or licensure which is onlyavailable to holders of specific postsecondary degrees.

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. CLICK HERE to view our mission, values, and tangible results. If you embrace these values, we welcome your application.

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