Civil Engineer – Transportation Construction Oversight
- Madison, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- A bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or construction.
- 4 to 10 years of construction experience on roads and/or bridges.
- Willingness to travel out of town for periods of time for various construction projects.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
- Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Strong written/verbal communication skills, ability to operate independently and the ability to work well in team environments.
- Registered professional engineer (PE) in the state of Wisconsin or ability to become one within 6 months.
- Experience on WisDOT project development process, construction observation and materials testing for WisDOT projects.
- Certification in WisDOT Highway Technician Program credentials desirable.
- Experience with Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Proficiency in FieldManager, Civil3D, and other transportation engineering software.
- Health, dental, and vision Insurance.
- Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401K with company match.
- PTO upon hire, paid holidays including two floating holidays, and a flexible work schedule.
- Professional development opportunities.