Transportation Design Project Manager

About the role

We're seeking a Transportation Design Project Manager to join our growing team in Wisconsin. This role offers meaningful autonomy, exposure to experienced professionals, and opportunities to mentor future leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, pursuit, and winning of transportation projects with clients including WisDOT, area counties, municipalities, and private-sector partners.
• 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, ensuring work is completed on schedule, profitably, and in alignment 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 annual business planning and budgeting process for the group.
• Engage actively 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a transportation emphasis.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 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.

Desired Skills And Experiences

• Strong interest in business development, including client relationships, pursuit strategy, and partner engagement.
• Enthusiasm for representing Ayres at industry events and supporting our 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.