LJA Engineering Inc

Group Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering Inc$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer
  • Land Development experience in the local market
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

Responsibilities

  • Lead land development due diligence and entitlement activities for major projects.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor and problem solver for clients.
  • Act as a Brand Ambassador to enhance LJA's presence in the market.
  • Meet with clients for business development initiatives.
  • Represent LJA at events, seminars, and workshops outside normal hours.
  • Provide technical advice as a subject matter expert.
  • Improve internal processes for project delivery.

Benefits

  • Generous Time Off including PTO, paid holidays, and office closure between Christmas and New Year.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and mental health support plans.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave for family support.
  • Tuition reimbursement and in-house development courses.
  • Referral bonuses for attracting great talent.
  • Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Memberships for professional development and industry connection.
  • Opportunities for internal mobility to advance your career.
  • Engaging company culture with social events and family-friendly activities.
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.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.

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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