Civil Engineer - Project Construction Lead

Ayres Associates Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Civil Engineer - Project Construction Lead, where your expertise in transportation construction will be pivotal. This role offers the chance to lead projects from inception to completion, ensuring they meet quality and budget standards. You will work independently while fostering strong relationships with clients and contractors, all within a supportive employee-owned environment. With a focus on professional growth, competitive compensation, and a commitment to work-life balance, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the construction engineering field. Embrace opportunities for mentorship and collaboration while enjoying a variety of company-sponsored social events.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Paid Membership Dues to Professional Organizations

Paid Licensing Exam/Prep Course

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Social Events and Team Building Activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required, emphasis on transportation or construction.
• 4-10 years of construction experience on roads/bridges needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation construction projects for various clients.
• Oversee project completion ensuring quality standards and timelines are met.
• Engage in business development and client relationship management.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Oversight

Communication Skills

Field Layout

Materials Testing

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

FieldManager

Civil3D

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Civil Engineer - Project Construction Lead

Job Category: Construction Engineering

Requisition Number: CIVIL001480

Posted: October 8, 2024

Employment Type: Full-Time

Locations

Madison, WI 53718, USA

Description

Finding the Right Fit: We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team! As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to making sure our professionals have every opportunity to thrive. We bring together exciting opportunities, a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training. Our transportation division is looking for a confident and accountable transportation construction engineer who has the skill set to serve as a resident engineer, oversee multiple projects, the diligence to represent our clients, and the professional acumen to collaborate with construction contractors.

As a construction engineer, you’ll play a vital role in overseeing the success of projects. You’ll be expected to operate independently, identify problems, and exercise appropriate judgement to confirm projects are completed accurately, on time, and on budget. Your leadership and strong communication skills will poise you to build strong teams that understand the value and impact of the work. You’ll be encouraged to think strategically about growing the transportation construction workload and be presented with opportunities for client contact and business development.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Take the lead in successfully identifying, marketing, and winning transportation construction management projects from clients including WisDOT, Counties, municipalities, and private sector clients.
• Assist with the preparation and negotiation of contract documents.
• Serve as resident engineer for transportation related construction projects.
• Manage clients.
• Manage projects and support staff overseeing the completion of all project work, ensuring that the work is produced on schedule, profitably, and in conformance with the quality standards of Ayres Associates and requirements of the contract.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow employee owners and leaders within the company.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Perform construction engineering duties that include field layout of projects, quantity verification, record keeping, contractor pay estimate and contract modification preparation, construction meetings, materials acceptance and testing, WisDOT finals, QA/QC process, and general inspection.
• Assist with the design and plan production of transportation related projects.
• Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
• Participate in office-wide, social events.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or construction.
• 4 to 10 years of construction experience on roads and/or bridges.
• Willingness to travel out of town for periods of time for various construction projects.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

Desired skills and experiences:

• Strong written/verbal communication skills, ability to operate independently and the ability to work well in team environments.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin or ability to become one within 6 months.
• Experience on WisDOT project development process, construction observation and materials testing for WisDOT projects.
• Experience with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proficiency in FieldManager, Civil3D, and other transportation engineering software.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:

• Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Development
• Paid membership dues to professional organizations
• Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification
• Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.
• Work/Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]
• Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Social
• Peer recognition program and mentor programs
• Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)