What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Transportation Engineer – Project Manager position at Ayres?
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 national practice in the area.
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/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Development
- Paid membership dues to professional organizations
- Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification
- Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.
- Work/Life Balance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]
- Flexible work schedules
- Financial
- Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
- 401(k) with company match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Social
- Peer recognition program and mentor programs
- Young Professionals [YP] networking groups
- Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities
