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INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri or Illinois to lead roadway engineering design projects of varying size and complexity throughout the region. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong skills in project leadership, technical oversight, client coordination, and strategic planning. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and play a key role in advancing our roadway design practice. Lochmueller Group is a multi-state engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for local public agencies and state DOT’s. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service as we make a difference in our communities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, the candidate will:
- Perform project management duties or serve as a technical leader on projects of varying complexity
- Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major roadway and transportation projects
- Oversee the preparation of project documents, designs, analyses, and technical reports; interpret data and coordinate engineering tasks
- Review and approve project deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Serve as a technical expert in roadway engineering design
- Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with standards
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their technical and professional development
- Oversee multiple project teams and ensure alignment with organizational goals and project objectives
- Assist with resource leveling of staff across projects
- Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and assist with business development initiatives
- Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and funding applications
- Lead project meetings and present to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
- Represent the organization in interactions with clients, officials, contractors, and partner organizations
- Supervise work groups that may include engineers, designers, and technicians
- Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and performance measures
- Make decisions based on advanced technical knowledge and professional experience
- Perform other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Typically requires 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with a strong background in roadway design. We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels, provided they can demonstrate successful management of roadway design projects for DOTs or LPAs.
- Proficiency with roadway design software, engineering analysis tools, and project management systems
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision making abilities
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Valid driver’s license
Project & Leadership Expectations:
- Assume full project management responsibility for projects with moderate to high complexity and scope
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate preparation of documents and activities for multiple major projects or entire programs
- Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work
- Routinely interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Represent the organization in meetings and maintain strong professional relationships
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff; may serve as a direct supervisor
- Apply advanced knowledge gained through extensive education and experience to guide project decisions
- Work under broad administrative supervision with assignments defined by general objectives
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What We Offer:
- Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
- Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
- Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
- Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)
Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
The stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted in accordance with the qualifications and professional experience of the successful candidate.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Missouri or Illinois to lead roadway engineering design projects of varying size and complexity throughout the region. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong skills in project leadership, technical oversight, client coordination, and strategic planning. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and play a key role in advancing our roadway design practice. Lochmueller Group is a multi-state engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for local public agencies and state DOT’s. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service as we make a difference in our communities.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
In this position, the candidate will:
- Perform project management duties or serve as a technical leader on projects of varying complexity
- Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major roadway and transportation projects
- Oversee the preparation of project documents, designs, analyses, and technical reports; interpret data and coordinate engineering tasks
- Review and approve project deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
- Serve as a technical expert in roadway engineering design
- Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with standards
- Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their technical and professional development
- Oversee multiple project teams and ensure alignment with organizational goals and project objectives
- Assist with resource leveling of staff across projects
- Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and assist with business development initiatives
- Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and funding applications
- Lead project meetings and present to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams
- Represent the organization in interactions with clients, officials, contractors, and partner organizations
- Supervise work groups that may include engineers, designers, and technicians
- Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and performance measures
- Make decisions based on advanced technical knowledge and professional experience
- Perform other duties as assigned
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Typically requires 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with a strong background in roadway design. We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels, provided they can demonstrate successful management of roadway design projects for DOTs or LPAs.
- Proficiency with roadway design software, engineering analysis tools, and project management systems
- Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision making abilities
- Excellent communication and client management skills
- Proficiency with project scheduling tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Valid driver’s license
Project & Leadership Expectations:
- Assume full project management responsibility for projects with moderate to high complexity and scope
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate preparation of documents and activities for multiple major projects or entire programs
- Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work
- Routinely interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and other stakeholders
- Represent the organization in meetings and maintain strong professional relationships
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff; may serve as a direct supervisor
- Apply advanced knowledge gained through extensive education and experience to guide project decisions
- Work under broad administrative supervision with assignments defined by general objectives
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
What We Offer:
- Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
- Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
- Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
- Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)
Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
The stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted in accordance with the qualifications and professional experience of the successful candidate.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in design project manager jobs.
- 3-5 years managing design projects across cross-functional teams including engineering and product
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Monday.com, or Smartsheet
- Experience managing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for creative deliverables
- Familiarity with design workflows and tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe Creative Suite
- Bachelor's degree in design, communications, business, or a related field
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Design Project Manager Job Search
Quantify design delivery outcomes on your resume
Hiring managers for design project manager roles want to see delivery metrics, not just responsibilities. List the number of concurrent workstreams you managed, how often projects shipped on time, and team sizes you coordinated across design, engineering, and stakeholders.
Tailor your portfolio to show process, not just output
Design project managers are often screened on how they run projects, not just what shipped. Include a case study showing how you handled a missed deadline, a resource conflict, or a scope change. Interviewers for this role ask about process first.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists design project manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for industry context when targeting openings
A design project manager role at a software company runs differently from one at a consumer packaged goods or architecture firm. When reviewing job descriptions, prioritize ones where the deliverable type, team structure, and tooling match your direct experience.
Prepare a cross-functional conflict example for interviews
Most design project manager interview panels include at least one question about managing disagreement between design and engineering or between stakeholders. Have a specific, real example ready that shows how you resolved the conflict without derailing the timeline.
Negotiate scope and role clarity before accepting an offer
Design project manager roles vary widely in authority. Before accepting, clarify whether you own the project schedule, have budget sign-off, and can make resourcing decisions independently, or whether those sit with a creative director or program manager above you.
Design Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most design project managers?
The companies hiring the most design project managers right now include Olsson, Southland Industries, and AECOM, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, consumer goods, and design consultancy sectors.
How many design project manager jobs are remote?
About 58% of design project manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role relies on digital collaboration tools rather than in-person oversight. Sub-areas such as UX program management and digital product delivery tend to have the highest remote availability compared to roles tied to physical product or architectural projects.
How do you become a design project manager?
Most design project managers move into the role from either a design background or a project coordination background. Start by building experience managing deliverables inside a design team, even informally. Get comfortable with project management tools, learn to run design sprints and creative reviews, and document your process work in a case study format that shows how you manage timelines and stakeholder communication.
Can you get hired as a design project manager with little experience?
Yes, entry-level design project manager roles exist, particularly at agencies and in-house teams that need coordinators to support senior PMs. Strengthen your application by showing any experience managing creative workflows, coordinating between designers and other teams, or running production timelines, even in a freelance, volunteer, or internship context. A working knowledge of tools like Asana or Jira also signals readiness.
What does the design project manager interview process look like?
The interview process for design project manager roles typically starts with a recruiter screen focused on your background and tool familiarity, followed by a hiring manager conversation that goes deeper on how you manage competing priorities and cross-functional relationships. Many panels include a case study or take-home exercise where you map out a project plan or diagnose a delayed project scenario. Final rounds often involve meeting with a design lead, an engineering counterpart, or both.
Where can I find and apply to design project manager jobs?
You can find and apply to design project manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and industry background, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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