Civil Engineer - Project Construction Lead

Transportation Construction Engineer

Finding the Right Fit : We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team! As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to making sure our professionals have every opportunity to thrive. We bring together exciting opportunities, a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training. Our transportation division is looking for a confident and accountable transportation construction engineer who has the skill set to serve as a resident engineer, oversee multiple projects, the diligence to represent our clients, and the professional acumen to collaborate with construction contractors. As a construction engineer, you'll play a vital role in overseeing the success of projects. You'll be expected to operate independently, identify problems, and exercise appropriate judgement to confirm projects are completed accurately, on time, and on budget. Your leadership and strong communication skills will poise you to build strong teams that understand the value and impact of the work. You'll be encouraged to think strategically about growing the transportation construction workload and be presented with opportunities for client contact and business development. Become a part of a nationally recognized USA Today Top Workplace! Our commitment to working together and improving our lives rings true, and we are proud to grow our team with driven and valued individuals. Join us today and contribute to a culture of excellence and innovation.

On any given day, you'll :

• Take the lead in successfully identifying, marketing, and winning transportation construction management projects from clients including WisDOT, counties, municipalities, and private sector clients.
• Assist with the preparation and negotiation of contract documents.
• Serve as resident engineer for transportation related construction projects.
• Manage clients.
• Manage projects and support staff overseeing the completion 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 employee owners and leaders within the company.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Perform construction engineering duties that include field layout of projects, quantity verification, record keeping, contractor pay estimate and contract modification preparation, construction meetings, materials acceptance and testing, WisDOT finals, QA / QC process, and general inspection.
• Assist with the design and plan production of transportation related projects.
• Actively engage in local, statewide, and / or national professional organizations.
• Participate in office-wide, social events.

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