Transportation Design Project Manager at Ayres Associates in Fort Collins, CO | USD120,000-155,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

project management

business development

client management

contract negotiation

budget planning

staff mentorship

Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
Participate in office-wide, social events.
Be an active participant in regularly scheduled group meetings to discuss project pursuits, workload, and resource utilization.
Take the lead in successfully marketing and winning transportation projects from clients including CDOT, WYDOT, area counties, municipalities, and the private sector, including client contact and proposal writing.
Manage clients.
Prepare and negotiate contract documents.
Provide input to for the development of an annual business plan and budget for the group.
Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
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 co-workers and leaders within the company.

Requirements

pe colorado

pe wyoming

autocad

civil 3d

15+ years

b.s. civil

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado.
Enthusiastic focus on business development, including client contact, marketing initiatives, and monitoring client and partner satisfaction.
Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer and other engineering software.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Wyoming.
Willingness to travel to other company and client locations from time to time.
15+ years experience developing, delivering, and managing transportation projects for CDOT and/or Front Range Colorado/Wyoming counties and municipalities.
A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
A minimum of 10 years of experience consisting of transportation related design and project management.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1959 Founded

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1959 with a bold vision and five engineers in Eau Claire, WI.

#250 Ranking

ENR 2023 Top A/E Firm

Ranked among the top 500 architecture and engineering firms by ENR since 1972.

12 Offices

Nationwide Presence

Operates from 12 offices across the U.S., providing regional insight and national reach.

Thousands Delivered

Projects Completed

Over decades, thousands of projects have been designed and delivered, ranging from infrastructure to MEP facilities.

Specializes in transportation design, water resources engineering, geospatial mapping, environmental science, and MEP services.
Civil and municipal work supports critical infrastructure, such as roadways, rivers, and levee systems.
Blends sustainability with industrial scale through solar energy and anaerobic digestion projects in Los Angeles.
Headquartered in Eau Claire, with a focus on surveying, mapping, and landscape architecture from its largest office.
A 2025 funding round supports further growth, reflecting confidence in their multidisciplinary expertise.

Culture + Values

We provide smart, creative solutions.
Each team member is personally invested in the success of what we do.
We have a 'go-getter' attitude.
Our culture is open, and our leadership is transparent.
We encourage curiosity about others and skill in inviting others to share their perspectives.
We work with clients as partners.
Our core values are Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence.

Environment + Sustainability

258th Ranked

Design Consulting Firm Ranking

Ranked among the top design consulting firms, emphasizing minimizing office environmental footprint.

Ensure enduring infrastructure for future generations without compromising the natural environment or communities.
Incorporate sustainable technologies where applicable, providing employees with resources on sustainable design best practices.
Offer sustainable services including Building, Benchmarks, EV Charging, Geothermal, Green Communities, Net Zero, and Photovoltaic (PV).
Offices prioritize energy-saving and waste-reducing practices: stormwater-neutral parking, native landscaping, low-flow toilets, natural lighting sensors, energy-efficient appliances, monthly lights-out day, and discouraging personal heaters.
Vehicles fleet optimized through regular tire and air-filter maintenance, annual tune-ups, and load reduction.
Adopt recycling and reuse practices: no foam cups, non-disposable utensils, green-seal cleaning products, microfiber cloths, recycled paper, scrap reuse, recycling cans, batteries, and plastics 1–7.

Inclusion & Diversity

87%

Employee Inclusivity

87% of employees feel the company is inclusive.

87%

Employee Comfort

87% of employees feel comfortable and confident being themselves at work (Energage survey).

87%

Inclusivity Score

87% of employees perceive the company culture as inclusive.

Gender statistics: not publicly disclosed.

Articles

Projects

Careers

About Us

Role

Description

project management

business development

client management

contract negotiation

budget planning

staff mentorship

Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
Participate in office-wide, social events.
Be an active participant in regularly scheduled group meetings to discuss project pursuits, workload, and resource utilization.
Take the lead in successfully marketing and winning transportation projects from clients including CDOT, WYDOT, area counties, municipalities, and the private sector, including client contact and proposal writing.
Manage clients.
Prepare and negotiate contract documents.
Provide input to for the development of an annual business plan and budget for the group.
Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
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 co-workers and leaders within the company.

Requirements

pe colorado

pe wyoming

autocad

civil 3d

15+ years

b.s. civil

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Colorado.
Enthusiastic focus on business development, including client contact, marketing initiatives, and monitoring client and partner satisfaction.
Experience with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer and other engineering software.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Wyoming.
Willingness to travel to other company and client locations from time to time.
15+ years experience developing, delivering, and managing transportation projects for CDOT and/or Front Range Colorado/Wyoming counties and municipalities.
A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation.
A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
A minimum of 10 years of experience consisting of transportation related design and project management.

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1959 Founded

Year of Establishment

The company was established in 1959 with a bold vision and five engineers in Eau Claire, WI.

#250 Ranking

ENR 2023 Top A/E Firm

Ranked among the top 500 architecture and engineering firms by ENR since 1972.

12 Offices

Nationwide Presence

Operates from 12 offices across the U.S., providing regional insight and national reach.

Thousands Delivered

Projects Completed

Over decades, thousands of projects have been designed and delivered, ranging from infrastructure to MEP facilities.

Specializes in transportation design, water resources engineering, geospatial mapping, environmental science, and MEP services.
Civil and municipal work supports critical infrastructure, such as roadways, rivers, and levee systems.
Blends sustainability with industrial scale through solar energy and anaerobic digestion projects in Los Angeles.
Headquartered in Eau Claire, with a focus on surveying, mapping, and landscape architecture from its largest office.
A 2025 funding round supports further growth, reflecting confidence in their multidisciplinary expertise.

Culture + Values

We provide smart, creative solutions.
Each team member is personally invested in the success of what we do.
We have a 'go-getter' attitude.
Our culture is open, and our leadership is transparent.
We encourage curiosity about others and skill in inviting others to share their perspectives.
We work with clients as partners.
Our core values are Ingenuity, Integrity, and Intelligence.

Environment + Sustainability

258th Ranked

Design Consulting Firm Ranking

Ranked among the top design consulting firms, emphasizing minimizing office environmental footprint.

Ensure enduring infrastructure for future generations without compromising the natural environment or communities.
Incorporate sustainable technologies where applicable, providing employees with resources on sustainable design best practices.
Offer sustainable services including Building, Benchmarks, EV Charging, Geothermal, Green Communities, Net Zero, and Photovoltaic (PV).
Offices prioritize energy-saving and waste-reducing practices: stormwater-neutral parking, native landscaping, low-flow toilets, natural lighting sensors, energy-efficient appliances, monthly lights-out day, and discouraging personal heaters.
Vehicles fleet optimized through regular tire and air-filter maintenance, annual tune-ups, and load reduction.
Adopt recycling and reuse practices: no foam cups, non-disposable utensils, green-seal cleaning products, microfiber cloths, recycled paper, scrap reuse, recycling cans, batteries, and plastics 1–7.

Inclusion & Diversity

87%

Employee Inclusivity

87% of employees feel the company is inclusive.

87%

Employee Comfort

87% of employees feel comfortable and confident being themselves at work (Energage survey).

87%

Inclusivity Score

87% of employees perceive the company culture as inclusive.

Gender statistics: not publicly disclosed.

Articles

Projects

Careers

About Us