Transportation Project Manager - St. Louis District

State of Missouri; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

MoDOT's St. Louis District Office in Chesterfield seeks a Transportation Project Manager to lead safety and operations studies, traffic projects, and overflow assignments across the district.

You will drive the project scoping process, coordinate core teams, and ensure goals are met within budget and on schedule. Direct interaction with cities, counties and state/federal agencies, plus serving as the department's engineer of record on roadway projects, are core duties.

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 experience in engineering positions, including demonstrated ability to manage teams, multiple projects, and focus on several functional areas of engineering.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Engineering oversight

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Licensed Professional Engineer (Missouri)

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.

Minimum Qualifications

All you need for success:

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

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