LJA Engineering Inc

Project Director - Land Development

LJA Engineering Inc$125K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in land development entitlement and engineering.
  • 3+ years as a practice leader and business developer in the Georgia market.
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead sales and execution of land development projects in Greater Denver.
  • Build relationships in residential, commercial, and industrial land development sectors.
  • Oversee business development and identify new opportunities.
  • Support land development entitlement activities.
  • Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules.
  • Manage team performance and project leadership.
  • Engage with professional associations and community organizations.

Benefits

  • Flexible work options for better life balance.
  • Generous paid time off and full office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits, plus mental health support.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave for family focus.
  • Education support through tuition reimbursement and in-house courses.
  • Referral bonuses for bringing in top talent.
  • Company-sponsored volunteer days for community engagement.
  • Memberships to industry organizations for professional growth.
  • Internal mobility opportunities for career advancement.
  • Fun company culture with social events and family-friendly initiatives.
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Director at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for leading the sales and execution activities for land development projects in the Greater Denver region. You'll oversee project managers in their daily operations, focusing on business development, quality assurance, and problem resolution.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Building relationships and growing business in residential, commercial, and industrial land development sectors.
  • Leading business development efforts by marketing to existing clients and identifying new opportunities.
  • Supporting land development entitlement activities and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
  • Assisting in technical business development efforts such as qualification statements and presentations.
  • Reviewing and approving scopes, budgets, and project schedules.
  • Managing team performance and providing leadership across assigned projects.
  • Participating in quarterly operations meetings with company leadership.
  • Engaging in professional associations and community organizations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Georgia.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 15+ years of experience in land development entitlement and engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience as a practice leader and business developer in the Georgia market.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:
  • Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
  • Experience mentoring and developing project managers.
  • Proven leadership in managing large-scale, complex land development projects

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.
  • Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
  • 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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