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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for director transportation design in the United States is $135,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,500.00 and $163,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectDirector Transportation DesignTransportation Planner
Required CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, or related field; Professional Engineer (PE) license often preferredBachelor's or Master's in Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or Geography; Certification like AICP beneficial
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing design teams, project management, and client coordination in transportation projectsResearch, data analysis, and policy development within government agencies or consulting firms
Employer & Industry UsageDesign firms, engineering companies, transportation agenciesMunicipalities, regional planning organizations, consulting firms

The Director Transportation Design focuses on leading transportation infrastructure projects, managing design teams, and ensuring project quality. In contrast, a Transportation Planner emphasizes planning, policy development, and data analysis to improve transportation systems. Both roles are essential but differ in scope, responsibilities, and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Director Transportation Design job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 52% Full Time, 43% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $135,763 per year, or $65.3 per hour.

Alternate Delivery Design Manager - Transportation (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell

Austin, TX • On-site

$150K - $300K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 9 days ago

Burns & McDonnell rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 50 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

3rd of 80 rated construction

Job description

Description
Our integrated Transportation design-build practice is looking to add a proven design manager to our Alternative Delivery team to support our growing portfolio of design-build and other alternative delivery projects in the Midwest, South, and Southeastern U.S. As our Transportation practice plans to double our revenue and expand geographically over the next three years, you will work with national leadership and be integral to achieving that goal. Joining our 100% employee-owned team now and helping us deliver successful projects will provide you with opportunities to continue to grow and advance your career within one of the nation's top design-build companies.
The Alternate Delivery Design Manager is responsible for managing the pursuit, design, and delivery of Transportation alternate delivery projects. This position works closely with the Alternate Delivery Design Director, Transportation Construction/Design-Build (TRN CDB) leadership, project managers, and regional office teams to successfully execute design-build and other alternate delivery projects. The Alternate Delivery Design Manager provides leadership for project teams, supports business development efforts, and ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with company quality standards.
  • Support the development and execution of Transportation alternate delivery business initiatives and project goals.
  • Facilitate communication and coordination among regional offices and project stakeholders, including but not limited to identification and vetting of opportunities, making Go/No-Go decisions, and assessing key staff availability.
  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams through pursuit and project execution activities.
  • Assist with business development efforts with project owners and contractor partners, plan and participate in industry events, as well as targeted owner and contractor engagements.
  • Identify project risks and collaborate with leadership to develop mitigation strategies.
  • Develop pursuit strategy and support proposal preparation, project interviews, and pursuit planning activities.
  • Develop scope of services for pre-award/pursuit phase and post-award/design phase pursuits and active projects.
  • Coordinate with the Alternate Delivery Design Director and Transportation Construction Design Build leadership on project staffing, scheduling, and resource planning, including but not limited to identification and evaluation of key staff and subconsultants that strengthen the design team's ability to win and successfully deliver projects.
  • Manage design efforts for alternate delivery pursuits and active projects.
  • Monitor project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and performance metrics to achieve project objectives during both the pre-award and post-award phases of projects.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to project managers, engineers, and design professionals assigned to alternate delivery projects.
  • Ensure compliance with company quality control procedures and project delivery standards.
  • Support project diversity, inclusion, and supplier diversity initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies and procedures.
  • Promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across alternate delivery project teams.
  • Participate in employee development activities, coaching, and performance feedback discussions.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor Degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited program and 10 years related engineering, consulting, project management, or alternate delivery experience, preferably within the A/E industry required.
  • 15 years of experience preferred.
  • Experience managing complex, transportation design or design-build projects.
  • Experience with proposal development, project planning, budget management, scheduling, and client coordination.
  • Experience working with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead project teams and manage multiple concurrent assignments.
  • Strong collaboration, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to positively influence others and effectively manage project execution activities.
  • Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information to clients, leadership, and project teams.
  • Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Working knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
  • Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Compensation
$150,000.00-300,000.00 Yearly
The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.
Benefits
Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
EEO/Disabled/Veterans
Job Engineering
Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City
Other Locations US-MO-Saint Louis, US-AR-Springdale, US-DC-Washington, US-FL-Orlando, US-TX-Austin, US-NE-Omaha, US-VA-Norfolk, US-TX-Dallas, US-IL-Chicago
Schedule: Full-time
Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time
Req ID: 263701
Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-LS #TRN N/A

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Burns & McDonnell assists clients of all sizes and industries by providing extensive physical services ranging from assessments, integrated security solutions, and large security architecture designs. Services we typically provide include security and safety system design, threat, risk, and vulnerability assessments, security surveys, security master planning, compliance to federal security programs, independent validation and verification of integrated security system operations, management of installation and maintenance, and staff augmentation to develop and implement facility management and protection processes.

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Civil engineering construction

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Kansas City, MO, US

Year founded

1898

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