Transportation Design Project Manager

About the role

We're seeking a Transportation Design Project Manager to join our growing transportation group in Minnesota. This role offers meaningful autonomy, support from experienced professionals, and the chance to build strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, pursuit, and winning of transportation projects with clients including MnDOT, 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.
• Cultivate strong client relationships and mentor early-career employee-owners.
• 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.
• Engage actively in professional organizations 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 Minnesota.
• Minimum of 6 years of transportation design and project management experience.
• Experience delivering transportation projects for MnDOT and/or Minnesota agencies.
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to company offices or client locations.

Qualifications

• 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/or OpenRoads Designer engineering software.

Skills and experiences

• Desired skills and experiences not listed as required qualifications.

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.

To learn more about our great benefits, visit our website at https://www.ayresassociates.com/careers/the-ayres-advantage/.