Ayres Associates

Vice President of Structural Services

Ayres Associates • $150K — $180K *
Tampa, FL 33647In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or 15+ years relevant experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) certification required.
  • 10+ years of leadership experience in structural services or consulting.
  • Technical expertise and recognition in the structural services profession.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage organizational growth.
  • Strong skills in strategic planning and client relationship management.
  • Financial acumen in budgeting and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement the annual business plan for structural services.
  • Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to expand services and market share.
  • Monitor industry trends and competitive positioning.
  • Represent Ayres at industry conferences and client events.
  • Prepare and manage budgets and financial performance metrics.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a diverse team of structural professionals.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
  • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with match.
  • Paid time off, holidays, and flexible work schedules.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
Full Job Description
On Any Given Day, You'll:

  • Develop and implement an annual business plan for the structural service practice.
  • Collaborate with company leadership to execute divisional and Ayreswide strategic initiatives.
  • Identify and execute on opportunities to expand service offerings, geographic reach, and market share.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitive positioning, and emerging market opportunities.
  • Represent Ayres at industry conferences, professional organizations, and client events to build the firm's brand and visibility.
  • Prepare and manage annual budgets and financial performance metrics.
  • Monitor revenue growth, profitability, backlog, utilization, accounts receivable, and resource planning.
  • Make data-driven decisions that support operational excellence and strategic growth.
  • Oversee workload balancing and resource allocation across teams and offices.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a geographically diverse team of structural professionals.
  • Create an environment rooted in collaboration, transparency, respect, innovation, and accountability.
  • Support employee engagement, professional development, succession planning, and career growth.
  • Conduct workforce planning and make strategic hiring recommendations.
  • Facilitate leadership meetings, team meetings, and organizational communication initiatives.
  • Build and maintain positive working relationships across business units and service lines.


Required Qualifications

  • Either a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field, or a minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in structural services.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) certification required.
  • Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in structural services, consulting, and leadership.
  • Demonstrated technical expertise and professional recognition within the structural service profession.
  • Proven success leading teams, developing staff, and managing organizational growth.
  • Experience with strategic planning, business development, and client relationship management.
  • Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and delegating responsibilities effectively.
  • Ability and willingness to travel regularly to Ayres offices, clients, and industry events.
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.


Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience leading a structural service business unit or discipline group.
  • Proven success growing revenue, profitability, backlog, and market presence.
  • Ability to foster collaboration across disciplines and promote cross-selling throughout an organization.
  • Experience expanding services into new markets, geographies, or client sectors.
  • Experience utilizing performance metrics and data analytics to inform business decisions.
  • Ability to think strategically while remaining engaged in operational execution.
  • Active participation and leadership within local, state, and national professional organizations.
  • Master's degree in business administration, Engineering Management, or related discipline is a plus.


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, 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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