Transportation Construction Engineer

Finding the right fit:

We are seeking a dynamic individual to join our team! Our transportation division is looking for a confident and accountable construction engineer who has the skill set to serve as an on-site lead, oversee multiple projects, the diligence to represent our clients, and the professional acumen to collaborate with construction contractors. As an employee-owned company, our people are our central asset, and we are dedicated to making sure our professionals have every opportunity to thrive. We bring together exciting opportunities, a supportive environment, competitive compensation, and a commitment to training.

As a construction engineer, you’ll play a vital role in overseeing and ensuring the success of construction projects. You’ll be expected to operate independently, identify problems, and exercise appropriate judgement to confirm projects are completed accurately, on time, and on budget. Your leadership and strong communication skills will poise you to build strong teams that understand the value and impact of the work. You’ll be encouraged to think strategically about growing the transportation construction workload and be presented with opportunities for client contact and business development.

In this role, you’ll leverage your expertise in construction methodologies, and stakeholder engagement to play a crucial role in bringing the project to successful completion. Not only will you be overseeing the planning and scheduling of construction projects but you’ll also managing the execution and successful delivery of construction projects in collaboration with various stakeholders. 

On any given day, you’ll:

• 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, CDOT finals, QA/QC process, and general inspection.
• Serve as inspector/engineer for transportation and water resource related construction projects.
• Ensure 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.
• 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.

Over time you will grow to:

• Manage small projects and support staff overseeing the completion of all project work.
• Participate in successfully identifying, marketing, and winning transportation construction management projects from clients including CDOT, Counties, municipalities, and private sector clients.
• Support and participate in the development and mentorship of staff.

 Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in an applicable field.
• 2 years of construction management/inspection/observation experience with transportation projects.
• Ability to create and maintain working relationships with clients and contractors.
• Ability to walk over uneven terrain and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willingness and ability to travel to project locations is expected, including remote locations and out of state, for extended periods of time for various construction projects.
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Experience in Civil3D and/or OpenRoads Designer, or the desire to learn roadway design software.
• Willingness to work with other divisions including survey, subsurface utility engineering, water resources, etc.
• Registered PE in Colorado or ability to obtain within 2 years. 

Desired skills and experiences:

• Experience on CDOT project development process and construction observation.
• Experience identifying and securing client/project opportunities and maintaining clients and repeat work.
• CDOT required inspector certifications.

Benefits of being part of the Ayres team:  

• Health/dental/vision insurance offering affordable plans with flexible coverage options
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Development
• Paid membership dues to professional organizations
• Paid licensing exam/prep course for professional certification
• Encourage/reimburse for professional registrations and certifications.
• Work/Life Balance
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays [including two floating holidays]
• Flexible work schedules
• Financial
• Flexible spending plans and Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Social
• Peer recognition program and mentor programs
• Young Professionals [YP] networking groups
• Sporting events, dragon boat races, annual parties, summer picnics, and more!

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, People with Disabilities

Our good-faith compensation approach is fair and equitable, and takes into consideration only permissible factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, training, skills, and experience, and geographic location where the work is performed. A salary range for this posting is $75000 - $100000 / year. The foregoing salary range represents what the company believes, in good-faith, it will pay for the posted opportunity. The individual selected for this role will be evaluated with the compensation factors in mind and placed appropriately.

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000