LPA Program Manager - Transportation Project Designer

Job Summary - Why you’ll love this position

Position closes 12/18/2025

Waiver of minimum qualifications may be considered.

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 LPA Program Manager - transportation project designer is responsible for directing a team of LPA Program Specialist in the administrative oversight of local public agency projects that receive federal funding and ensuring project comply with applicable state and federal standards and requirements. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.

Responsibilities - What you’ll do

What you’ll do:

• Assists cities and counties with federally funded Local Public Agency (LPA) projects throughout the entire delivery process from planning/programming, design, right of way, construction, through project close-out.
• Supervision of staff providing federal oversight duties in LPA design and LPA construction.
• Provides guidance, training, and workshops to internal staff and external partners regarding federal-aid requirements.
• Communicates with Area Teams on project process, including any potential traffic impacts.
• Checks and reviews LPA plans for accuracy and compliance with applicable state and federal standards.
• Communicates with East-West Gateway on Reasonable Progress and project tracking.
• Report project status for State and District Tracker.

Qualifications - All you need for success

All you need for success:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
• Successful completion of the Engineer-in-Training exam.
• Six years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.

Special Working Conditions:

• Job requires district-wide and/or statewide travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• None

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:

Contact Details: kristina.hodges@modot.mo.gov

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