Civil Engineer - Transportation Group Lead

Finding the right fit :

Due to exciting growth, our transportation division is seeking a confident and motivated engineer with an entrepreneurial mind-set to develop and grow a transportation engineering design group that provides new services to our existing and new clients in Minnesota.

As the group lead, you'll work alongside your colleagues in our St. Paul office and coordinate with staff around the country to strategize, collaborate, and implement action plans promoting overall company growth.

Success will be defined by your ability to develop client relationships; identify, pursue, win, and manage transportation-related projects;

make hiring recommendations as you grow the group; and be instrumental in the career development of your staff.

On any given day, you'll :

• Take the lead in successfully marketing and winning transportation projects from clients including MnDOT, counties, municipalities, and private-sector clients.
• 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 managers and leaders within the company.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Be an active participant in monthly division meetings held with the vice president and fellow transportation group managers.
• Develop an annual business plan and budget with emphasis on growth, financial planning, capital purchases, marketing, and training initiatives.
• Actively engage in local, statewide, and / or national professional organizations.
• Participate in officewide and social events.

Required Qualifications :

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in Minnesota.
• A minimum of 15 years of combined experience in the following :
• Sound transportation project management skills.
• Proven business development expertise focused on identifying, pursuing, and winning projects.
• Managing and mentoring staff.
• Willingness to travel to other company locations on occasion.
• A valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Desired Skills and Experiences :

• Ability to develop and grow transportation engineering (one of Ayres' largest service offerings) in Minnesota.
• A desire to build the Ayres Associates brand at professional meetings / conferences locally, statewide, and potentially nationally.
• Proven success in meeting goals and objectives of annual business plans and budgets, including revenue and profitability, staffing, backlog, billing, accounts receivable, ROI on capital purchases, and image development.
• Ability to think outside the box to generate creative ideas and inspire your team.
• 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.
• Enthusiastic focus on business development, including client contact, marketing initiatives, and monitoring client and partner satisfaction.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team :

• Health / dental / vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Development
• Paid membership dues to professional organizations
• Paid licensing exam / prep course for professional certification
• Encourage / reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.
• Work / Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays including two floating holidays
• Flexible work schedules
• Financial
• Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Social
• Peer recognition program and mentor programs
• Young Professionals YP networking groups
• Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer : Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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