What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Engineer - Transportation Project Manager/Supervisor position at Ayres?
Finding the right fit:
Ayres is seeking a confident and motivated project manager/supervisor to be a key contributor to the growth of our Transportation division in the Southwest region of Wisconsin. As a project manager/supervisor within Ayres, you will have access to highly experienced roadway, structure, traffic, and construction engineering staff to help you successfully deliver quality transportation projects to our clients. You will also be supported by your fellow project managers within the company as well as upper management to help ensure as much success as possible.
Success will be defined by your ability as a project manager to develop client relationships; identify, pursue, win and manage transportation related projects; make hiring recommendations as we grow the group; and as a supervisor be instrumental in the career development of less experienced staff within the group.
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.
We’re also excited to celebrate a recent regional honor as a 2026 Madison Top Workplace, a testament to the strength of our people and our culture.
On any given day, you’ll:
- Take the lead in successfully marketing and winning transportation projects from clients including WisDOT, Counties, municipalities, and the private sector.
- Prepare and negotiate contract documents.
- Manage clients.
- 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 fellow co-workers and leaders within the company.
- Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
- Be an active participant in regularly scheduled group meetings to discuss project pursuits, workload, and resource utilization.
- Provide input to the group manager for the development of an annual business plan and budget for the group.
- Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
- Participate in office-wide, social events.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
- Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience consisting of transportation related design and project management.
- Willingness to travel to other company locations from time to time.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
Desired Skills and Experiences:
- Enthusiastic focus on business development, including client contact, marketing initiatives, and monitoring client and partner satisfaction.
- A desire to build the Ayres Associates brand at professional meetings/conferences locally, statewide, and potentially nationally.
- Passion for representing Ayres Associates in a professional manner.
- Eagerness to cultivate a team environment where all staff members feel valued and supported and all ideas flow freely.
- Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD and other engineering software.
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/
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