Senior Transportation Engineer - Project Manager in Tampa

Energy Jobline ZR; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

Professional development opportunities

ESOP potential

Job summary

Ayres Associates, a USA TODAY Top Workplace recognized in 2025 and 2026, seeks a senior transportation professional in Florida to lead and grow our transportation engineering practice. You’ll manage projects for FDOT and local governments, oversee production, ensure on-schedule, profitable work, and uphold quality standards.

You will build relationships with PMs and leaders, mentor staff, pursue new opportunities, and represent Ayres with a professional presence in the market.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in Florida.
• Minimum of 15 years of transportation experience.
• Proven business development and project management skills.
• Valid driver's license with a good record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow Ayres' transportation engineering practice in Florida.
• Identify marketing opportunities and win transportation projects for FDOT, cities, counties, and municipalities.
• Manage projects: schedule, profitability, and quality conformance.
• Build and maintain relationships with PMs and company leaders.
• Mentor staff and participate in professional organizations.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client relationship

Leadership

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Finding the right fit:

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 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 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.
• 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/

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer