Transportation Design Lead — Growth & Client Partnerships

Ayres Associates Inc.; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability and life insurance

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

401K with company match

PTO and paid holidays including flexible work schedule

Job summary

Ayres Associates Inc. is seeking a Transportation Design Project Manager in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The role focuses on winning transportation projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring early-career engineers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, be a registered PE in Wisconsin, and have a minimum of 6 years of related experience. This position offers competitive benefits, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of transportation design and project management experience.
• Experience delivering transportation projects for WisDOT and/or Wisconsin.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to company offices or client locations.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and winning of transportation projects.
• Prepare and negotiate contract documents.
• Manage clients throughout project delivery.
• Direct project execution ensuring alignment with quality standards.
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to team culture.
• Engage in professional organizations for networking and visibility.

Skills

Business development interest

Collaborative mindset

Knowledge of Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Wisconsin

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Ayres Associates Inc. is seeking a Transportation Design Project Manager in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The role focuses on winning transportation projects, managing client relationships, and mentoring early-career engineers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, be a registered PE in Wisconsin, and have a minimum of 6 years of related experience. This position offers competitive benefits, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for professional growth.