Municipal, Utility, and CEI Services Manager

About the role

The ideal candidate will have the passion to represent Ayres to our clients while mentoring our employee-owners to help grow the division. You'll be expected to have familiarity with the Florida marketplace and be able to capitalize on client relationships and market opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop the long-range strategic plan, the annual business plan, and the current year marketing plan for the group with particular emphasis on group P&L, capital purchase, and staff training.
• Be accountable for key metrics including revenue and profitability goals, workload backlog, billing, accounts receivable, and image development.
• Supervise the work activities of all project managers, engineers, technicians, and other assigned specialists.
• Provide for and guide staff development.
• Act as the company representative and spokesperson in the community, as well as be active in civic and professional organizations.
• Conduct business development including client contact, marketing, and monitoring client satisfaction.
• Cook up with other operational divisions to cultivate a team environment that leads to efficient and collaborative results.
• Take the lead in successfully marketing and winning civil/utilities/CEI-related projects from public sector clients including cities, counties, and townships as well as private sector clients.
• Oversee the technical production of all project work, assuring conformance with the quality standards of the firm and the requirements of the contract.
• Prepare contract documents including scope of work, project schedule, and fee estimates, and negotiate with clients and sub-consultants.
• Prepare and oversee quality assurance and quality control procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Prior experience in supervising staff, managing projects, and developing new and maintaining existing clients
• Eagerness to cultivate a team environment where all staff members feel valued and supported and all ideas flow freely
• Self-motivated, performance-driven with excellent people skills
• Proven business development skills and a strong reputation with clients
• 10 years of experience in a consulting or engineering firm
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record

Qualifications

• Registered professional engineer (PE) in Florida
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 15 years of experience in Civil/Municipal engineering
• Well-established existing network of contacts

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with project management software

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