Dam Safety Program Lead - Senior Project Manager

Ayres Associates; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; 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

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Fort Collins, Colorado, is looking for a dynamic engineering leader to grow our national dam safety practice. This role includes mentoring a team, overseeing project management, and delivering solutions with a focus on safety. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of dam engineering experience and possess a PE license.

Responsibilities include managing projects, ensuring quality, and building relationships with clients. Benefits include health insurance, an employee stock ownership plan, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in dam engineering with proven project management.
• PE license with ability to become licensed in Colorado or neighboring states.
• Competency using U.S. design standards for engineering of dams.

Responsibilities

• Mentor engineering staff to enhance design capabilities.
• Manage projects within budgets of 500 to 5,000 hours.
• Ensure quality deliverables meet agency standards.

Skills

Dam engineering experience

Project management

Communication skills

Mentoring

Regulatory agency engagement

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

Ayres Associates in Fort Collins, Colorado, is looking for a dynamic engineering leader to grow our national dam safety practice. This role includes mentoring a team, overseeing project management, and delivering solutions with a focus on safety. Ideal candidates should have over 8 years of dam engineering experience and possess a PE license.

Responsibilities include managing projects, ensuring quality, and building relationships with clients. Benefits include health insurance, an employee stock ownership plan, and professional development opportunities.