Senior Transportation Project Manager & Growth Leader

Ayres; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

ESOP and 401K with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ayres is seeking a senior transportation professional in Tampa, FL to lead and grow our transportation engineering practice, delivering projects for FDOT and city/county clients. You will manage projects, mentor staff, build strong client relationships, and pursue new work, drawing on 15+ years of experience, a Florida PE license, and a Civil Engineering degree with a transportation emphasis.

This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for leadership and impact.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in Florida.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Client relationship building

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Transportation)

Job description

Ayres is seeking a senior transportation professional in Tampa, FL to lead and grow our transportation engineering practice, delivering projects for FDOT and city/county clients. You will manage projects, mentor staff, build strong client relationships, and pursue new work, drawing on 15+ years of experience, a Florida PE license, and a Civil Engineering degree with a transportation emphasis.

This is a full-time, on-site role with opportunities for leadership and impact.