Ayres Associates

Civil Engineer - Project Construction Lead

Ayres Associates • $75K — $95K *
Madison, WI 53711In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with focus on transportation or construction.
  • 4 to 10 years of experience in construction for roads and/or bridges.
  • Willingness to travel for construction projects.
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Ability to traverse uneven terrain and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project identification, marketing, and acquisition for transportation construction management projects.
  • Assist in preparing and negotiating contract documents.
  • Serve as resident engineer on transportation construction projects.
  • Manage client relations effectively throughout project lifecycle.
  • Oversee project management to ensure timely, profitable, and quality-compliant project completion.
  • Cultivate respectful relationships with team members and company leaders.
  • Mentor and support staff development within the team.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and matching 401K.
  • Generous paid time off, paid holidays, and flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Full Job Description
On any given day, you'll:

  • Take the lead in successfully identifying, marketing, and winning transportation construction management projects from clients including WisDOT, Counties, municipalities, and private sector clients.
  • Assist with the preparation and negotiation of contract documents.
  • Serve as resident engineer for transportation related construction projects.
  • Manage clients.
  • Manage projects and support staff overseeing the completion 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 employee owners and leaders within the company.
  • Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
  • Perform construction engineering duties that include field layout of projects, quantity verification, record keeping, contractor pay estimate and contract modification preparation, construction meetings, materials acceptance and testing, WisDOT finals, QA/QC process, and general inspection.
  • Assist with the design and plan production of transportation related projects.
  • 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 or construction.
  • 4 to 10 years of construction experience on roads and/or bridges.
  • Willingness to travel out of town for periods of time for various construction projects.
  • A valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.


Desired skills and experiences:

  • Strong written/verbal communication skills, ability to operate independently and the ability to work well in team environments.
  • Registered professional engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin or ability to become one within 6 months.
  • Experience on WisDOT project development process, construction observation and materials testing for WisDOT projects.
  • Certification in WisDOT Highway Technician Program credentials desirable.
  • Experience with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Proficiency in FieldManager, Civil3D, and other transportation 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/

About Ayres Associates

Ayres Associates is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in the areas of transportation, energy, environmental, and municipal engineering. The company was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Ayres Associates has over 500 employees and has worked on projects across the United States.
Learn more about Ayres Associates
Size
500 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Net Income
$2 million
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$50 million
* Ladders Estimates

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