Transportation Design Project Manager

Ayres • Fort Collins, CO

3d • $120,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Ayres is seeking a confident, motivated project manager to serve as a key contributor within our Transportation team and help us grow in the Mountain Region. You’ll have access to highly experienced roadway, structure, traffic, and construction engineering staff to assist you in driving quality transportation projects forward and ensuring their successful delivery to our valued clients. You’ll find support from fellow project managers within the company, as well as upper management, who are equally committed to these same priorities. Success will be defined by your ability to develop client relationships; identify, pursue, win and manage transportation-related projects; make hiring recommendations as we grow the group; and 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. That people-first culture is further reinforced by our recognition as a 2026 Colorado Top Workplace by The Denver Post.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience consisting of transportation related design and project management.
• Willingness to travel to other company and client locations from time to time.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Wyoming.
• 15+ years experience developing, delivering, and managing transportation projects for CDOT and/or Front Range Colorado/Wyoming counties and municipalities.
• 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, OpenRoads Designer and other engineering software.

Responsibilities

• Take the lead in successfully marketing and winning transportation projects from clients including CDOT, WYDOT, area counties, municipalities, and the private sector, including client contact and proposal writing.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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