Take the lead in successfully marketing and winning transportation projects from clients including NCDOT, counties, municipalities, and private-sector clients.
Participate in officewide and social events.
Build and maintain respectful working relationships with fellow managers and leaders within the company.
Manage clients.
Managing and mentoring staff.
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.
Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.
Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
Develop an annual business plan and budget with emphasis on growth, financial planning, capital purchases, marketing, and training initiatives.
Prepare and negotiate contract documents.
Requirements
business development
transportation
project management
pe (nc)
civil engineering
15+ years
Enthusiastic focus on business development, including client contact, marketing initiatives, and monitoring client and partner satisfaction.
Willingness to travel to other company locations on occasion.
Sound transportation project management skills.
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.
Registered professional engineer (PE) in North Carolina.
Ability to think outside the box to generate creative ideas and inspire your team.
Proven business development expertise focused on identifying, pursuing, and winning projects.
Ability to develop and grow transportation engineering (one of Ayres’ largest service offerings) in North Carolina.
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 15 years of combined experience in the following:
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
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
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
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.