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Posting closes 11/19/2026

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 Alternative Project Delivery/Design Build - Transportation Project Designer assists in the development and administration of innovative contracting methods such as Design-Build and Fixed Price/Variable Scope. The SLAPD team will provide the training necessary to be successful. Primary work location will be St. Louis District Office with periods of co-location with Design-Build teams.

Job Details - More reasons to love this position 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.

Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact: If you have questions about this position please contact: Kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.

Responsibilities

What you’ll do:

- Supervises preparation of construction plans and job special 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 Affirmative Action Program.
- Oversees tasks for Design-Build projects such as:
- Compiles information for the development of the Request for Proposal 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.

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