Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Missouri
Transportation Project Manager jobs in Missouri are in steady demand, concentrated in highway infrastructure, transit systems, and freight logistics across the Kansas City metro, St. Louis region, and Columbia corridor. Major employers with a lasting footprint in Missouri include MoDOT, HDR Engineering, and Burns & McDonnell, all of which regularly hire at the project manager level from early-career to senior program director. The most sought-after specialties are highway and bridge delivery, multimodal transit planning, and freight corridor management. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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What if your next role has you at the center of projects that shape how people move through their communities every day?
At HR Green, our Transportation Project Managers lead the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that connect people and support growing communities. This role is based in St. Louis, MO and offers the opportunity to guide roadway and highway projects from concept through completion while building strong client relationships along the way.
You will play a key role in delivering high-quality transportation projects while balancing scope, schedule, and budget, and contributing to the continued growth of our Transportation practice.
About the Role
In this role, you will lead transportation projects including interchange design, roundabouts, roadway realignment, pavement maintenance, and pedestrian and cyclist facilities, working closely with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders throughout the full project lifecycle.
You’ll be involved in business development, project planning, design oversight, client communication, and construction coordination, gaining visibility across all phases of delivery.
You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced leadership while building your ability to manage complex projects, lead teams, and drive successful outcomes. Over time, you will take on greater ownership of client relationships, project strategy, and team leadership.
Why This Role
This role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful transportation projects while also contributing to business development and client growth.
You will have direct exposure to clients, play a key role in project delivery, and help shape the direction of future work. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to combine technical expertise with leadership and client engagement.
What You Will Be Doing
- Lead the planning and delivery of transportation projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and internal teams to maintain strong communication and successful project outcomes.
- Take ownership of project performance, including financial management, scheduling, and resource coordination.
- Oversee quality of deliverables, ensuring alignment with company standards and design guidelines.
- Support and lead proposal development, client presentations, and business development efforts.
- Mentor and guide team members while fostering a collaborative and accountable work environment.
You Might Be a Great Fit If
- You are ready to lead projects and take ownership of outcomes.
- You enjoy working directly with clients and networking to build long-term relationships.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple priorities.
- You are looking for a role that combines technical work, leadership, and business development.
- You want to be a key team member that helps shape the direction of our team.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- Professional Engineer license in MO
- At least ten years of experience in highway or roadway design with project management responsibility
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multiple priorities
- Strong communication skills and experience working with clients and leading teams
- Familiarity with industry tools such as MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
- Experience with MoDOT projects is preferred
Why HR Green
We are large enough to deliver impactful infrastructure projects but structured so you can grow your career without getting lost in the process. You will have the opportunity to lead meaningful work, build strong client relationships, and be part of a team that values both performance and collaboration.
If you have been thinking about taking the next step into a role where you can lead, influence, and make a visible impact, this could be worth a conversation.
Benefits
Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information.
https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/total-rewards/
HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Missouri Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in transportation project manager jobs across Missouri.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, or a closely related field
- Professional Engineer license issued or recognized in Missouri preferred for senior roles
- Project Management Professional certification or equivalent credential strongly preferred
- Five or more years managing transportation infrastructure or public-works projects
- Experience with federal and Missouri Department of Transportation procurement processes
- Proficiency in project controls software such as Primavera P6 or MS Project
Transportation Project Manager Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a transportation project manager in Missouri?
Most Missouri employers require a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation planning, or construction management, followed by several years of progressively responsible project experience. Many senior roles expect a Professional Engineer license issued through the Missouri Board for Architects, Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors and Professional Geologists. A Project Management Professional credential adds further credibility. Candidates who advance fastest typically combine field or design experience on Missouri Department of Transportation contracts with formal project controls training.
How much do transportation project managers make in Missouri?
Transportation project managers in Missouri earn a median of about $102,870 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,240 for the lowest 10% to over $186,040 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire transportation project managers in Missouri?
Missouri transportation project manager roles are posted by Horner & Shifrin, St. Charles County, and Gonzalez Companies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Missouri's dense public-agency and engineering-consultant ecosystem means openings appear across both government bodies like MoDOT and private firms delivering state and federal infrastructure contracts.
Which Missouri cities have the most transportation project manager jobs?
St. Louis, Saint Charles, and O'Fallon account for the most transportation project manager openings in Missouri. Kansas City anchors the western market through its major freight logistics networks, large engineering consultancies, and ongoing highway-expansion programs, while St. Louis draws demand from transit authority projects and interstate corridor work, and Columbia reflects MoDOT's central-district offices along with university-driven infrastructure investment.
Are there remote transportation project manager jobs in Missouri?
Yes, but they're rare. Transportation project management is inherently field-adjacent, requiring regular site visits, contractor coordination, and in-person agency meetings. About 75% of transportation project manager openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making full-remote positions the exception rather than the rule. The tasks most amenable to remote work include scheduling, reporting, budget tracking, and document control between site visits.
How can I get hired as a transportation project manager in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project engineer or project coordinator role on a transportation team, which Missouri employers like MoDOT, Burns & McDonnell, and HNTB use as the standard pipeline for future project managers. Look for entry-level engineer or program analyst openings within MoDOT's district offices and large Kansas City and St. Louis engineering firms. Earning an Engineer-in-Training credential through the Missouri licensing board signals commitment early, and experience on any federally funded infrastructure project, even in a supporting role, translates directly to what Missouri employers need.
Where can I find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to transportation project manager jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings updated regularly. Search the listings, identify roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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