Construction Project Lead Jobs in Missouri

Construction Project Lead jobs in Missouri concentrate in commercial construction, infrastructure development, and industrial building, with hiring active at every level from field supervisor to senior project lead. Kansas City and St. Louis anchor the market, with Springfield also drawing consistent demand, and established employers such as McCarthy Building Companies, KCI Aviation (in its ground infrastructure work), and S.M. Wilson & Co. maintain ongoing project teams across the state. The most in-demand specialties are commercial build-out, civil infrastructure, and healthcare facility construction. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles88
Top employerState of Missouri
Top citySt. Louis, MO
Cities hiring20
Work type82% On-site
Top industryConstruction

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Barry Wehmiller Companies Inc
Project Director, Construction
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Project Director, Construction
Barry Wehmiller Companies Inc
St. Louis, Missouri
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Human Resources
Bachelor's degree in construction management
5,001-10,000

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State of Missouri
Construction Inspector Series (Nashua Project Office)
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State of Missouri
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Construction Inspector Series (Nashua Project Office)
State of Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$58k.48 - $67k.04/yr
Bachelor's degree in construction management

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Carter Enterprises LLC
Construction Project Coordinator (Owner's Representative)
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Carter Enterprises LLC
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Construction Project Coordinator (Owner's Representative)
Carter Enterprises LLC
Kansas City, Missouri
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
On-Site
High school diploma or GED

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Russell Construction
Construction Project Intern - Summer 2027
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Construction Project Intern - Summer 2027
Russell Construction
St. Louis, Missouri
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management

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Keeley Construction
Sr Project Manager (Commercial Construction)
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Keeley Construction
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Sr Project Manager (Commercial Construction)
Keeley Construction
St. Louis, Missouri
Construction Management
Engineering (Non-Software)
Bachelor's degree in construction management
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Construction Project Lead Jobs by City in Missouri

Where Missouri roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Springfield
5 jobs
Fenton
3 jobs
Columbia
3 jobs
Chesterfield
3 jobs
New Florence
3 jobs
Saint Joseph
3 jobs
Dexter
2 jobs

Construction Project Lead Job Market in Missouri

A snapshot from current Missouri openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

State of Missouri
State of Missouri9 open roles
Burns & McDonnell
Burns & McDonnell8 open roles
P1 Construction
P1 Construction4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Construction & Real Estate
  • Technology & Software

What Missouri Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in construction project lead jobs across Missouri.

  • Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum five years of field or site management experience on commercial projects
  • Active OSHA 30-hour certification required or strongly preferred by Missouri employers
  • Demonstrated ability to manage subcontractors, schedules, and project budgets
  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore or Primavera P6
  • Strong communication skills for coordinating with owners, engineers, and trade crews

Construction Project Lead Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a construction project lead in Missouri?

Most Missouri employers require a bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering combined with several years of progressive site experience. Missouri does not issue a state-issued construction project lead license, but many employers require an active OSHA 30-hour card and may prefer candidates with a Certified Construction Manager credential through the Construction Management Association of America. Starting in estimating, assistant superintendent, or field engineer roles at a Missouri general contractor is the most common path upward.

Which companies hire construction project leads in Missouri?

Employers hiring construction project leads in Missouri right now include State of Missouri, Burns & McDonnell, and P1 Construction, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Missouri's heavy commercial and healthcare construction activity means large regional general contractors and national firms with Missouri offices both post frequently throughout the year.

Which Missouri cities have the most construction project lead jobs?

The Missouri cities with the most construction project lead openings are St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Kansas City drives the largest share of demand through its sustained commercial development and infrastructure investment, while St. Louis supports strong hiring through major healthcare system expansions and corporate campus projects, and Springfield draws roles tied to regional commercial growth in southwest Missouri.

Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Missouri?

Yes, but they're rare. Construction project lead work is fundamentally site-based, so fully remote positions represent a small fraction of openings. About 18% of construction project lead openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, and those roles tend to be in preconstruction planning, estimating coordination, or owner's representative functions rather than active site management.

How can I get hired as a construction project lead in Missouri with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is landing a field engineer, assistant project manager, or project coordinator role at a mid-size or large Missouri general contractor and building site hours from there. McCarthy Building Companies, S.M. Wilson & Co., and Clayco all run structured associate project manager programs that onboard candidates with construction management degrees and no full project lead experience. Earning an OSHA 30-hour card before applying and highlighting any internship or co-op site time gives candidates a measurable edge over those without it.

Where can I find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Missouri?

You can find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to those positions.

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