Engineering Services Manager

Ayres Associates; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision Insurance

ESOP & 401K with company match

PTO & paid holidays + flexible work

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Ayres Associates seeks an Engineering Services Manager to lead a diverse team delivering consulting services to public and private clients across markets. You will drive staff development, foster client relationships, manage budgets, and guide project delivery with a focus on quality and growth.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to align goals, monitor performance, and support strategic initiatives while representing Ayres in industry events and client engagements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience including leadership and development.
• Experience in client relationship management and business development.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams, delegate, and handle competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Willingness to travel periodically and maintain a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of engineering professionals, fostering collaboration, accountability, quality, and client service.
• Partner with senior leadership to implement strategic goals and operational initiatives.
• Monitor workload, staffing needs, and project performance to align resources with business objectives.
• Support budget management, forecasting, revenue recognition, and financial tracking.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Participate in business development, including client engagement, proposals, and marketing initiatives.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members for career growth and succession planning.
• Oversee project execution to ensure on-time delivery and quality.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, and retention efforts.

Skills

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

PE license preferred

Job description

When you join Ayres as our next Engineering Services Manager, you'll lead a diverse team of professionals delivering consulting services to public and private clients across multiple markets. In this role, you'll provide leadership, support team development, and help drive business growth while ensuring exceptional client service and project delivery.

At Ayres, we enjoy the unique challenges each project brings. Our civil/municipal team delivers innovative, client-focused solutions for community infrastructure, from planning and design through construction, helping shape resilient and thriving communities.

We're seeking a collaborative and people-focused leader who is passionate about developing staff, strengthening client relationships, and growing our Engineering Services team. Through your leadership, business acumen, and commitment to quality, you'll play a key role in advancing team performance, supporting strategic initiatives, and contributing to the continued success of the division.

On Any Given Day, You'll

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Consulting experience within the A/E/C industry.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience, including:
• Team leadership and employee development.
• Client relationship management and business development.
• Project management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, prioritize competing demands, and effectively delegate responsibilities.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proven success leading teams and delivering profitable projects.
• Experience managing budgets, staffing plans, workload forecasting, and project financial performance.
• Ability to collaborate across technical disciplines and support cross-selling opportunities.
• Strong business development, marketing, and client service experience.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing technical professionals.
• Ability to identify growth opportunities and implement strategies to expand services and market presence.
• Active participation in professional organizations and industry associations.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Ayres Team

• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Please note, benefits vary depending on job status. To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/