Transportation Design Project Manager

Ayres Associates • Madison, 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 roadway, structural, traffic, and construction engineering professionals, project managers, and company leadership. The position focuses on client relationship management, identifying and winning transportation projects, helping shape the regional team’s growth, and mentoring early-career employee-owners.

The Project Manager leads pursuits and project delivery for transportation clients including WisDOT, counties, municipalities, and private-sector partners. The role also contributes to team planning, business development, 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.
• A 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, including 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 align on project pursuits, resource allocation, workload distribution, and team needs.
• Provide input during the group’s annual business planning and budgeting process.
• Participate in professional organizations at the local, state, or national level to support visibility, networking, and business development.
• Participate in office-wide events supporting 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
• Paid holidays, including two floating holidays
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

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