Transportation Design Project Manager

Ayres Associates • Waukesha, WI

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About The Position

Ayres is seeking a confident, motivated Transportation Design Project Manager to support the continued growth of its transportation group throughout Wisconsin. The role offers autonomy and collaboration with experienced roadway, structural, traffic, and construction engineering professionals, fellow project managers, and company leadership.

The Project Manager develops client relationships, identifies and pursues transportation projects, supports regional team growth, and mentors early-career employee-owners. The role leads project pursuits and delivery while contributing to business planning, budgeting, professional visibility, and a collaborative team culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a transportation emphasis.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Wisconsin.
• At least 6 years of transportation design and project management experience.
• Experience delivering transportation projects for WisDOT and/or Wisconsin agencies.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to company offices or client locations.
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Strong interest in business development, including client relationships, pursuit strategy, and partner engagement.
• Enthusiasm for representing Ayres at industry events and supporting its brand through professional visibility.
• Collaborative mindset and passion for contributing to an inclusive, supportive team culture where ideas are welcomed and people feel valued.
• Knowledge of Civil 3D and related engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, pursuit, and winning of transportation projects for clients including WisDOT, area counties, municipalities, and private-sector partners; handle client communications and proposal development.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contract documents with clients and partners.
• Manage clients and serve as a trusted advisor throughout project delivery.
• Direct and oversee project execution to ensure work is completed on schedule, profitably, and in accordance with Ayres’ quality standards and contract requirements.
• Build respectful, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, technical staff, and leaders across the company.
• Mentor developing engineers and contribute to a positive, growth-focused team culture.
• Participate in regular team meetings to coordinate project pursuits, resource allocation, workload distribution, and team needs.
• Provide input during the group’s annual business planning and budgeting process.
• Participate actively in local, state, or national professional organizations to support visibility, networking, and business development.
• Participate in office-wide events that support community, culture, and team connection.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays, including two floating holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior