Civil Engineer - Project Construction Lead

Description

• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow employee owners and leaders within the company.
• Assist with the preparation and negotiation of contract documents.
• Manage clients.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
• Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
• Assist with the design and plan production of transportation related projects.
• 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.
• Participate in office-wide, social events.
• 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.
• Take the lead in successfully identifying, marketing, and winning transportation construction management projects from clients including WisDOT, Counties, municipalities, and private sector clients.
• Serve as resident engineer for transportation related construction projects.

Requirements

• 4 to 10 years of construction experience on roads and/or bridges.
• Experience with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written/verbal communication skills, ability to operate independently and the ability to work well in team environments.
• Certification in WisDOT Highway Technician Program credentials desirable.
• A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or construction.
• Registered professional engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin or ability to become one within 6 months.
• Proficiency in FieldManager, Civil3D, and other transportation engineering software.
• A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Experience on WisDOT project development process, construction observation and materials testing for WisDOT projects.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness to travel out of town for periods of time for various construction projects.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
• Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance