LJA Engineering Inc

Project Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering Inc$80K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineering license
  • 8 years of experience in land development project design and management
  • Strong oral and written communication abilities
  • Highly organized with effective time management skills
  • Familiar with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil 3D

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate projects from inception to completion
  • Manage project budgets, schedules, and outside consultants
  • Oversee civil engineering design for various improvements
  • Develop design drawings, specifications, and project deliverables
  • Analyze technical data and perform engineering calculations
  • Write technical reports and memos
  • Support clients through all project stages
  • Act as Engineer of Record for assigned projects
  • Facilitate client meetings and presentations
  • Lead and mentor project engineers and design technicians

Benefits

  • Generous time off including PTO and holidays
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits with mental health support
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Education support including tuition reimbursement
  • Referral bonuses for introducing new talent
  • Company-sponsored volunteer days
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Career growth through internal mobility
  • Engaging company culture with social events and activities
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating engineering for a wide variety of land development projects including residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, resort, recreation, infrastructure, and attraction of various types and sizes, some of which may have unique or controversial conditions.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Project coordination from inception to completion, including due diligence, planning, entitlements, civil engineering design, regulatory permitting and approvals through local, state, and federal permitting agencies and construction administration support.
  • Project management tasks including budgeting, scheduling, coordination of outside consultants, project tracking and project billing.
  • Preparing and overseeing civil engineering design for site geometry, grading, drainage, roadway, water distribution, wastewater collection/transmission, parks, and other civil improvements.
  • Preparing and overseeing development of design drawings, technical specifications, reports, cost estimates and other project deliverables.
  • Analyzing technical information, performing engineering calculations, and advancing design concepts into effective and financially feasible engineering designs.
  • Authoring technical reports such as due diligence reports, feasibility reports, design reports, and technical memoranda
  • Providing technical support throughout all project stages from request for proposal through final design and construction.
  • Serving as Engineer of Record for various projects and/or project tasks.
  • Preparing and participating in client meetings and presentations.
  • Providing leadership and guidance for project engineers and design technicians.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
  • Professional Engineering license.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum 8 years' progressive experience in design and management of land development projects.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
  • Highly organized with good time management skills.
  • Sufficient familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil3D,

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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