LJA Engineering Inc

Project Director - Land Development

LJA Engineering Inc$120K — $160K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas (other licenses may be acceptable).
  • 10+ years of experience in Land Development planning and design.
  • 5+ years in a business development role preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
  • Experience in the DFW region.

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships to grow the Land Development business in the DFW area.
  • Act as a Brand Ambassador to enhance company presence in the region.
  • Lead a team in producing construction plans and related documents for clients.
  • Develop strategic planning for intermediate and long-range goals of the practice.
  • Market to existing and new clients to drive business development.
  • Support preparation of RFPs and SOQs, including presentations and coordination efforts.
  • Manage project team performance on assigned projects.

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer status.
  • Engagement with professional associations and civic organizations.
  • Involvement in quarterly Operations Meetings with key leadership.
Full Job Description
Title: Project Director

Division: Land Development

Summary: The Project Director leads business development strategy for the Land Development practice. This position is client facing role focused on developing and maintaining relationships with internal and external Land Development clients in the DFW region. The priorities for this position include strategic planning, quality assurance, and problem resolution.

General Responsibilities:
  • Building relationships and growing the Land Development business in and around Dallas, Fort Worth, McKinney, and beyond.
  • Be a Brand Ambassador for the Company to grow and develop the LJA Land Development presence in the DFW Metro.
  • Lead a team of EIT's, designer, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, reports, etc. as may be requested/required by client.
  • Develop intermediate and long-range strategic planning for the practice.
  • Lead business development activities by marketing to existing clients as well as identifying, and marketing to new clients.
  • Support technical efforts for business development such as preparation of responses to RFPs and SOQs, the preparation for presentations, and interfacing/coordinating the efforts of the office.
  • Manage the project team's performance on assigned projects.
  • Provide technical advice and serve as the subject matter expert on practice projects.
  • Provide expertise in collaborative delivery methodologies to internal and external clients.
  • Participate in quarterly Operations Meetings with Sector Leaders, the President, and the Business Solutions team.
  • Actively participate in professional associations and civic organizations within the community.

Required Education/Licenses:
  • Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
  • Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas and others as appropriate.

Required Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in Land Development planning & design
  • 5+ years of experience in a business development role preferred, but not required
  • Experience in the DFW region
  • Ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships


Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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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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