LJA Engineering Inc

Group Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering Inc$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer registration required
  • Land Development experience within the local market
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships

Responsibilities

  • Lead due diligence and entitlement activities for large master-planned communities
  • Act as a brand ambassador to enhance LJA's market presence
  • Engage with clients for business development
  • Represent LJA at events and workshops outside regular hours
  • Provide technical advice as a subject matter expert
  • Implement collaborative delivery methodologies for clients
  • Enhance internal processes for project delivery

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off and holidays, including office closure between Christmas and New Year
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including dental and mental health support
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and access to in-house training
  • Referral bonuses for recruiting talent
  • Opportunity for community engagement through company-sponsored volunteer days
  • Memberships for professional organizations and career development
  • Internal mobility opportunities for career advancement
  • Social events and family-friendly initiatives like 'bring your kid to work' day
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Group Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for coordinate and direct a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Lead land development due diligence and entitlement activities for large master planned communities. Strategize, solve problems, and serve as a trusted advisor to the client.
  • Be a Brand Ambassador for the Company to grow and develop the LJA Land Development presence in the market.
  • Meeting with existing and potential clients in the development community for business development purposes.
  • Attend functions outside of normal business hours to represent LJA at various events, seminars, and workshops.
  • Provide technical advice and serve as the subject matter expert.
  • Provide expertise in collaborative delivery methodologies to internal and external clients.
  • Create, maintain, and improve internal processes for delivering projects.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
  • Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Land Development experience in the local market
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
  • Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
  • Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
  • Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

About LJA Engineering Inc

LJA Engineering is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides civil, structural, and transportation engineering services to public and private clients. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas and has offices throughout Texas and Louisiana. LJA Engineering's services include planning, design, and construction management for infrastructure projects such as highways, bridges, airports, and water and wastewater systems.
Learn more about LJA Engineering Inc
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1972

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