What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer – Drainage and Stormwater Project Manager position at Ayres?
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At Ayres Associates, we believe work should be inspiring—and the people around you should make it even better. We're looking for a passionate and driven Civil Engineer to lead projects in our Drainage and Stormwater Group. If you're motivated by meaningful work, collaboration, and growth, we want to meet you.
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What You’ll Do:
As a Project Manager, you’ll play a central role in winning, leading, and delivering stormwater and drainage related projects. You'll be backed by experienced hydraulic engineers, supported by fellow PMs and leadership, and empowered to grow both your career and your teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Spearhead and oversee stormwater and drainage projects from initial proposal through design, execution, and successful completion.
- Build strong relationships with clients such as DOTs, local governments, and private firms.
- Stay in line with industry trends, new tech, and evolving regulations.
- Oversee project teams and ensure work is high-quality, on time, and on budget.
- Guide and mentor junior staff, fostering a supportive and innovative team environment.
- Drive business development and help shape the future of our group through hiring, process improvements, and strategic planning.
- Represent Ayres in industry groups and at professional conferences.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- PE license in Colorado (or ability to get it within 6 months).
- At least 6 years of experience in stormwater or H&H related design.
- Confident communicator with leadership skills and a proactive mindset.
- Willingness to travel for projects and company initiatives.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Desired Skills and Experiences:
- 8 years or more experience managing H&H focused projects, especially with CDOT or Colorado Front Range agencies.
- Master’s in Civil Engineering with a focus on hydrology/hydraulics.
- Familiarity with grants and permitting processes (FEMA, USACE 401/404, MS4), local regulations, and design standards.
- Proficiency in design and modeling tools such as Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, PCSWMM, ArcGIS Pro, and similar industry-standard software.
- A passion for business development and growing strong client relationships.
- Enthusiasm for mentorship, teamwork, and contributing to a positive workplace culture.
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.
- 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/
Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $100000 - $132000. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.
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Salary : $100,000 - $132,000
