POSITION OVERVIEW: As a
Project Manager at LJA
Transportation , you will be responsible for leading a team of project managers and engineers to deliver high-quality civil engineering projects on time and within budget. You'll oversee project execution, manage schedules and financials, balance resources with leadership, and support business development efforts. In this role, you'll also mentor and reward your team while fostering a creative, client-focused environment.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:- Performing design calculations, preparing plans, and directing schematic designs for TDOT and local government projects.
- Managing and maintaining project schedules and financial requirements.
- Using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices.
- Interacting with clients and other consultants.
- Exercising judgment in independently evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
- Managing/mentoring direct reports
- Team lunches/breakfasts and social activities
REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:- Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
- Licensed as a Professional Engineer
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- 10+ years of experience with MicroStation, Geopak (or Open Roads) and TDOT procedures
- Proven project management experience and handling multiple deadlines and budgets
- Effective communication skills to engage with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and employees fostering strong relationships.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing work assignments and project needs, often on short notice
IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:- TDOT Project Delivery Network experience
- Experience with MicroStation ORD projects
- Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
- TDOT Local Government Guidelines/Local Programs Certification
LEVEL UP WITH LJAAt 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.
