Senior Transportation Engineer – Project Manager

Ayres Associates; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

ESOP and 401K matching

PTO and paid holidays with floating/aw

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ayres Associates in Florida seeks a senior transportation professional to lead projects for FDOT, cities, counties, and municipalities, growing our transportation engineering practice. You will identify opportunities, manage project delivery, and mentor staff while expanding client relationships.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (Transportation) and Florida PE licensure, with 15+ years in transportation and strong business development experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
• Florida PE license is required.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in transportation projects.
• Proven project management and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify marketing opportunities and win transportation projects from FDOT, cities, counties, and municipalities.
• Manage projects, overseeing production to ensure on-schedule, profitable work and adherence to Ayres standards.
• Build and maintain respectful relationships with PMs and leaders across the company.
• Mentor staff and participate in professional organizations.

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Project management

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

PE licensure in Florida

Job description

Job Category: Transportation

Requisition Number: SENIO001910

• Posted : August 18, 2026
• Full-Time

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Our Southeast division is seeking a senior transportation professional with a proven track record of managing and successfully executing transportation projects for FDOT and city/county/local governments. The successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial mind-set to grow our transportation engineering practice in the state of Florida, and contribute towards our national practice in the area.

Join Ayres – a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in both 2025 and 2026 – where people-first leadership, collaboration, and professional growth create an environment where great teams do their best work.

On any given day, you’ll:

• Take the lead in identifying marketing opportunities and work collaboratively to win transportation projects from clients including FDOT, cities, counties, and municipalities.
• Manage projects, overseeing the production 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 PMs and other leaders within the company.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Actively engage in professional organizations.

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in Florida.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience in the field of transportation
• Sound transportation project management skills
• Proven business development expertise focused on identifying, pursuing, and winning projects.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Desired Skills and Experiences:

• Urban and rural roadway design
• PD&E and corridor studies
• Lighting and signalization deign
• Passion for representing Ayres Associates in a professional manner.

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 upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.

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