SW I-44 Project Director

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.

The Missouri Department of Transportation - SW District is seeking a Project Director for the development and administration of a major project on I-44 that will improve segments of the corridor from Joplin, MO to Conway, MO, within the SW District. Due to the expansive nature of this project, the reporting location may vary.

The SW I-44 Project Director will be the lead in the procurement and administration of the design and construction contracts for the I-44 projects. Expected duties include developing an internal project team; supervising preparation of program documentation; providing technical expertise and design/constructability input; and resolving ongoing program issues. The SW I-44 Project Director has direct responsibility for the overall success of the project and supervises staff assigned to the MoDOT project team along with any owner engineer consultant activities.

All you'll need for success:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree: Civil Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri.
• Eight years of progressive experience in engineering positions, including demonstrated ability to manage teams, multiple projects, and focus on several functional areas of engineering.
• Submission of supporting letter detailing your work history related to:
  • Development of projects
  • Public involvement
  • Leadership qualities
  • Experience with innovative contracting
  • Why you are interested
  • Why you are the right choice

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, including public presentations
• Adept collaborator with ability to build and maintain relationships with both internal and external 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 project
• Efficiently and effectively manage the owner consultant for project needs
• Willingness to develop these qualities in self and team

The best candidate for the position will be selected based on the minimum requirements and the desired qualities listed above.

Special Working Conditions

• Relocation assistance will be provided

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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