Senior Level Designer Project Manager Jobs
Senior level designer project manager jobs place experienced professionals in charge of end-to-end creative workflows, cross-functional alignment, and the design systems that deliver at scale. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, with a strong mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like HDR, LPA, and Valerio Architects hiring at this level now.
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Application Deadline: 11/24/2026
Transportation Project Designer (LPA and Special Projects Coordinator)
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: Park Hills Project Office
Why you’ll love this position:
The transportation project designer is responsible for directing a team of designers and technicians in the preparation and production of detailed transportation construction plans, specifications, and estimates and ensuring design complies with department standards and requirements. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do- Supervises preparation of construction plans and job special provisions for transportation projects including evaluating project needs and available resources and assigning tasks.
- Supervises design personnel including making employment-related decisions, training, and conducting performance management.
- Serves as point of contact for Local Public Agencies (LPA) and their consultants. Coordinates development and delivery of LPA projects.
- Coordinates local public agency projects within the district, including plans review, comments, and/or approvals with the appropriate divisions.
- Provides guidance to local agencies in programming, securing consultant contracts, and developing agreements for
federal programs. - Reviews and provides comments and/or approves programming information, preliminary plans, right of way plans and documents, environmental and cultural resource clearances, final plans, bid proposals, engineer's estimate of cost, and engineering services contracts.
- Checks and reviews plans for accuracy and compliance with standards and accepted practices for bridge surveys and preliminary, right-of-way, final and consultant plans.
- Conducts hydraulic, maintenance, and permit reviews.
- Provides design expertise to project core teams, to develop special projects with accelerated timelines and participates in the project scoping process.
- Reviews consultant-prepared plans and makes recommendations on proposed developments and commercial permits related to right-of-way activity.
- Perform research for legal inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
- Six years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Enrollment as an Engineer Intern in the State of Missouri is preferred.
- A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.
Special Working Conditions:
- Job requires district-wide and/or statewide travel.
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. 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.
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.
Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:Contact Details: sehr@modot.mo.gov
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.Application Deadline: 11/24/2026
Transportation Project Designer (LPA and Special Projects Coordinator)
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: Park Hills Project Office
Why you’ll love this position:
The transportation project designer is responsible for directing a team of designers and technicians in the preparation and production of detailed transportation construction plans, specifications, and estimates and ensuring design complies with department standards and requirements. Responsibilities are performed under general supervision.
Responsibilities - What you’ll do- Supervises preparation of construction plans and job special provisions for transportation projects including evaluating project needs and available resources and assigning tasks.
- Supervises design personnel including making employment-related decisions, training, and conducting performance management.
- Serves as point of contact for Local Public Agencies (LPA) and their consultants. Coordinates development and delivery of LPA projects.
- Coordinates local public agency projects within the district, including plans review, comments, and/or approvals with the appropriate divisions.
- Provides guidance to local agencies in programming, securing consultant contracts, and developing agreements for
federal programs. - Reviews and provides comments and/or approves programming information, preliminary plans, right of way plans and documents, environmental and cultural resource clearances, final plans, bid proposals, engineer's estimate of cost, and engineering services contracts.
- Checks and reviews plans for accuracy and compliance with standards and accepted practices for bridge surveys and preliminary, right-of-way, final and consultant plans.
- Conducts hydraulic, maintenance, and permit reviews.
- Provides design expertise to project core teams, to develop special projects with accelerated timelines and participates in the project scoping process.
- Reviews consultant-prepared plans and makes recommendations on proposed developments and commercial permits related to right-of-way activity.
- Perform research for legal inquiries.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university curriculum.
- Six years of experience in highway or transportation engineering.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Enrollment as an Engineer Intern in the State of Missouri is preferred.
- A postsecondary degree is the best measure to ensure candidates possess required knowledge in applied physics and mathematics, drafting, engineering processes and procedures, project management, industry ethical standards, and analyzing and modeling data.
Special Working Conditions:
- Job requires district-wide and/or statewide travel.
MoDOT offers an excellent benefits package that includes a pension plan, paid leave and holidays, health insurance coverage and educational assistance. Visit our CAREERS page to explore all we have to offer. 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.
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.
Deadline to apply for this position is at 11:55 p.m. the night of closing.
Contact Details - If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:Contact Details: sehr@modot.mo.gov
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Senior Level Designer Project Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level designer project manager job?
Employers at this level look for candidates who have owned full project lifecycles, not just contributed to them. A strong portfolio that shows measurable outcomes, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership carries more weight than credentials alone. Demonstrating that you can mentor junior designers while keeping complex deliverables on schedule and on brief is what separates competitive candidates from the rest.
Which companies hire senior level designer project managers?
Companies hiring senior level designer project managers right now include HDR, LPA, and Valerio Architects, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from organizations with mature design functions, including enterprise technology firms, global agencies, consumer brands, and professional services companies running large creative or product programs.
Are there remote senior level designer project manager jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by industry and employer. About 10% of senior level designer project manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting sustained demand for experienced professionals who can lead distributed creative teams without close oversight. On-site roles remain common in sectors where stakeholder proximity and in-person collaboration are core to the work.
What makes a designer project manager role senior level?
Senior level roles are defined by scope and ownership rather than task execution. Expectations include setting project strategy, managing senior stakeholders, resolving ambiguity without escalation, and mentoring earlier-career designers or coordinators. Technical depth matters too: senior candidates are expected to understand design systems, production workflows, and tooling well enough to make informed tradeoffs and guide others through complex delivery challenges.
Which industries hire the most senior level designer project managers?
Senior level designer project manager roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Healthcare & Medical Services, and Construction & Real Estate, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring because they run large, continuous design programs, require coordination across product, marketing, and engineering functions, and need experienced leaders who can maintain quality and velocity at scale.