Civil Engineer – Transportation Construction Oversight

Ayres Associates Inc.; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability and life insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off upon hire

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

A civil engineering firm in Wisconsin is seeking a Transportation Construction Engineer to lead transportation management projects, ensure project completion, and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, 4 to 10 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers competitive benefits including health insurance, an employee ownership plan, and a flexible work schedule.

Qualifications

• 4 to 10 years of construction experience on roads and/or bridges.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead in marketing and winning transportation construction management projects.
• Prepare and negotiate contract documents.
• Serve as resident engineer for transportation related construction projects.
• Manage clients and oversee staff for project completion.

Skills

Strong written/verbal communication skills

Ability to operate independently

Ability to work well in team environments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with emphasis in transportation or construction

Tools

FieldManager

Civil3D

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

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