LJA Engineering Inc

Project Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering Inc$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia
  • 7+ years of post-graduate experience
  • Strong relationship-building skills
  • Excellent project and time management abilities
  • Experience with permitting at various levels

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team to produce construction plans and reports
  • Oversee daily operations for residential and commercial projects
  • Plan and coordinate complex engineering projects
  • Communicate effectively with clients and consultants
  • Perform due diligence for site selection and planning
  • Assist in site plan design and obtain necessary permits
  • Supervise design using analysis software and AutoCAD

Benefits

  • Generous time off including PTO and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and mental health benefits
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and learning opportunities
  • Referral bonuses for bringing in talent
  • Company-sponsored volunteer days and initiatives
  • Memberships to industry organizations for professional growth
  • Opportunities for internal career mobility
  • Engaging workplace culture with social events and family-friendly activities
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for Leading a team of EIT's, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, etc. as may be requested/required by the client.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Be responsible for the daily operations and deliverables that may be necessary for the development of single-family residential and commercial projects.
  • Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
  • As a Project Manager you will plan, coordinate and direct a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features.
  • Project Manager will interact with the Client and other consultants and must have good communication skills.
  • Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
  • Proven ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow and complete tasks
  • Highly client service oriented, self-starter, and team player
  • Ability to solve problems
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Working knowledge of AutoCAD taking data from field team and creating drawings
  • Compiling information for plans, as-builts and final plats
  • Assisting in preparing preliminary information and specifications for plans
  • Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids
  • Assisting in developing a variety of layouts, drawings and designs
  • Assisting in obtaining permits and approvals for projects
  • Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives
  • Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
  • Performs various engineering and design assignments requiring the application of basic principles and fundamental theories studied in a four-year university engineering program, and available data in the engineering field.
  • Perform due diligence for site selection and site planning activities which will include, but is not limited to, preliminary local zoning and environmental evaluation.
  • Assist in site plan design , including conceptual drainage, grading, and preparation of Low Impact Development (LID) plans.
  • Supervise design using analysis software and AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydraflow.
  • Stay up to date and current of all changes in codes and industry standards both at state and national levels.
  • Oversee and administer the activities of other civil consultants (Geotech, Surveying, etc)
  • Help define Site Design Concept documents for projects.
  • Perform site and facility condition assessments.
  • Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 7+ years of post-graduate experience
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners including clients, sub-consultants and utility companies
  • Excellent time and project management skills
  • Organized, dependable and professional
  • Experience with permitting at federal, state, regional, county, and local levels

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 Engineering, 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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