Engineering Services Lead — Civil & Municipal Consulting

Ultipro; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

ESOP & 401K

PTO & holidays

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ayres is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to lead a diverse team delivering consulting services to public and private clients across markets. You will provide leadership, support staff development, and help drive business growth while ensuring client service and project delivery.

You’ll mentor engineers, build client relationships, and collaborate with leaders to refine strategic goals. Occasional travel to support projects and a strong commitment to quality and cross‑functional teamwork

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Consulting experience within the A/E/C industry.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience.
• Team leadership and employee development.
• Client relationship management and business development.
• Project management.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel periodically to support clients, projects, and team members.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of engineering professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, quality, and client service.
• Partner with senior leadership to implement strategic goals and operational initiatives within the Engineering Services team.
• Monitor team workload, staffing needs, and project performance to ensure resources are effectively aligned with business objectives.
• Support budget management, forecasting, revenue recognition, and financial performance tracking for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Participate in business development efforts, including client engagement, proposal development, and marketing initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for growth within existing and emerging markets.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, supporting career growth and succession planning.
• Promote a positive employee experience by encouraging engagement, communication, and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with Ayres policies, quality standards, and project delivery processes.
• Collaborate with managers and leaders across the organization to support strategic initiatives and cross-functional opportunities.
• Oversee project execution to ensure work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality expectations.
• Review and support contract negotiations, project scopes, schedules, and fee proposals.
• Assist with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts to build and maintain a strong team.
• Represent Ayres within professional organizations and industry events to strengthen client relationships and increase brand visibility.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Business development

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related

Job description

Ayres is seeking an Engineering Services Manager to lead a diverse team delivering consulting services to public and private clients across markets. You will provide leadership, support staff development, and help drive business growth while ensuring client service and project delivery.

You’ll mentor engineers, build client relationships, and collaborate with leaders to refine strategic goals. Occasional travel to support projects and a strong commitment to quality and cross‑functional teamwork