LJA Engineering Inc

Project Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering Inc$75K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of land development experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • In-depth knowledge of local land development codes
  • Proficiency in Civil 3D software
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and direct complex engineering projects
  • Lead a team of engineers and designers in producing deliverables
  • Analyze project scope and set procedures for efficient execution
  • Utilize advanced civil engineering techniques and practices
  • Self-manage project deliverables while adhering to budget and schedule
  • Communicate professionally with clients and stakeholders
  • Assist in writing project proposals from concept to completion

Benefits

  • Generous Time Off including PTO and holidays
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational support
  • Referral bonuses for talent acquisition
  • Opportunities for community impact through volunteering
  • Memberships to professional organizations
  • Internal mobility for career advancement
  • Engaging company culture with social events
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating engineering projects within the land development sector. This position requires an individual who has experience in the areas of residential single-family subdivisions as well as multi-family and commercial site and land development. The project manager should have a thorough understanding of all civil engineering components typical of site and land development. Specifically, the project manager should be able to perform confidently and efficiently in the production and design of site layouts, stormwater infrastructure and facilities, grading for small and large projects, utility coordination and design, roadway and or pavement design.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Plans, coordinates, and directs a large and important engineering project or several smaller projects with many complex features.
  • Leads a team of project engineers, EIT's, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, etc. as may be requested/required by the client. Be responsible for the daily operations and deliverables that may be necessary for the development of single-family residential, multi-family and commercial projects.
  • Analyze project scope, client's RFP and firm's proposal. Organize work and set procedures and deadlines in an efficient and profitable manner to accomplish projects while utilizing company staff and resources.
  • Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices typically encountered within the civil engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
  • Able to self-perform with little to no oversite in the execution of duties and project deliverables while maintaining budget and schedule.
  • Project Manager will have good and professional communication skills in the interaction with staff, Client, reviewing authorities and other consultants for the overall coordination, execution and completion of projects.
  • Ability to assist in writing proposals based on clients needed scope of work for project formation from concept through completion.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 6 + years of land development experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • Strong understanding of land development codes for local cities and governing bodies.
  • Civil 3D

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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