Deputy 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 Kansas City District is currently seeking a Design-Build Deputy Project Director for the development and administration of the Route 291 River Bridge project.The project is the reconstruction of the Route 291 River Bridge over the Missouri River, with a construction budget of $100 million.

The Deputy Project Director will work on the procurement and administration of the design and construction contract. Design-Build is a partnership with the industry to deliver the project goals by managing and allocating risks appropriately. Other duties to expect are helping to develop the MoDOT Team, supervising preparation of project documentation; provide technical expertise and design input; and resolving project issues as they arise. The Deputy Project Director will support the Project Director with the responsibility for the overall success of the project and supervises staff assigned to the MoDOT Project Team along with owner-engineer consultant activities.

The Route 291 River Bridge project has a tentative schedule to complete the environmental assessment in June of 2025 while also writing the Request for Proposal (RFP) and release the RFP by the fall of 2025. Construction is anticipated to begin in Spring of 2026.

A Day In The Life

• Highly developed communication skills, including public presentations, personal, and written
• 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 and ability to keep all aspects of a project progressing
• Innovative
• 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.

According to the project needs, the Project Team, led by the Project Director, may increase incrementally beyond the initial Project Team.

What You'll Need For Success

• Bachelor's Degree: Civil Engineering
• 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 .
  
  

incrementally beyond the initial Project Team.

Why You’ll Love MoDOT

• You'll play a key role in maintaining the seventh largest highway system in the United States.
• You'll receive training opportunities and a chance to further your career.
• You’ll be able to provide service to others in a culturally diverse workplace.
  
  

At MoDOT, 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 family-friendly environment, we want to talk to you about joining our winning team.

Are you interested?

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 you to apply.

The work location will be in the Kansas City District for the duration of the project.

Applicants interested in this challenging assignment must submit a letter of interest and a copy of your resume along with a completed application no later than 11:55 p.m. on March 24, 2025.