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Ayres Associates · 2 weeks ago

Transportation Construction Engineering Lead

Burlington, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Ayres Associates is a nationally recognized company seeking a Transportation Construction Engineering Lead to guide their construction engineering services in North Carolina. The role involves developing client relationships, managing transportation-related projects, and mentoring staff while promoting company growth.

ArchitectureCivil EngineeringConstruction

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Take the lead in successfully identifying, marketing, and winning transportation construction management projects from clients including NCDOT, Counties, municipalities, and private sector clients

Prepare and negotiate contract documents

Perform onsite construction management services

Manage clients

Manage projects 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

Assist with the design and plan production of transportation related projects by performing constructability reviews and performing other value-added tasks

Assist with the development of an annual business plan and budget with emphasis on growth, financial planning, capital purchases, marketing, and training initiatives associated with construction engineering

Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations

Participate in office-wide, social events

Qualification

Civil EngineeringRegistered Professional EngineerTransportation Construction ManagementBusiness DevelopmentProject ManagementClient Relationship ManagementConstructability ReviewsMentoring StaffNegotiation Skills

Required

A bachelor's degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation

Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of North Carolina (or ability to attain within 3 months)

A minimum of 8 years of combined experience in the following: Sound transportation construction 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

Willingness to travel to project locations outside of the Burlington area when necessary (overnight stays may be required depending upon the project location)

A valid driver's license with a good driving record

Preferred

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