LJA Engineering Inc

Project Manager - Water/Wastewater

LJA Engineering Inc$80K — $100K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) registration required.
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in Civil/Public Works Engineering.
  • At least 2 years' experience managing projects as a P.E. preferred.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated technical aptitude.
  • Proven marketing skills and ability to build strong client relationships.
  • Proficiency in AUTOCAD, WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT.

Responsibilities

  • Assist senior management with civil project administration.
  • Design utility master plans and related infrastructure projects.
  • Produce construction documents with advanced software skills.
  • Review plans and specifications for quality assurance and quality control.
  • Facilitate communication and meetings with clients and contractors.
  • Oversee bid phase services and construction phase oversight.
  • Manage project schedules, budgets, and supervise technical staff.

Benefits

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays with an office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
  • Multiple health, dental, and pet insurance options, plus mental health support.
  • Paid maternity and parental leave.
  • Tuition reimbursement and access to in-house development courses.
  • Referral bonuses for recruiting talent to the company.
  • Opportunities for community volunteerism and philanthropy.
  • Memberships for professional organizations to enhance industry connections.
  • Career advancement through internal mobility initiatives.
  • A vibrant company 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 assist senior management with administering civil projects. Projects include master planning, street and utility rehabilitation and new design; drainage, water and wastewater design - new and rehab; and private single-family subdivision, multifamily and commercial site design. Aspects of the job include project and staff management, QA/QC of deliverables, client relations, meetings, team leadership, planning, analysis, design, bid/construction phases and regulatory clearance.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Project design to include, but not limited to, utility master planning and design (water and wastewater), specifically water plant design (booster stations, reservoirs, water treatment), sewer lift station design, and water system modeling.
  • Production of the construction documents requiring accomplished skills with AUTOCAD, WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT
  • Review of plans, specs, and contract documents for QA/QC
  • Process construction documents thru applicable government agencies
  • Meetings with Clients and Contractors
  • Bid Phase Services
  • Construction Phase Services, including field visits, inspections, and report preparation
  • Management of project schedules and budgets
  • Supervision of technical staff and EIT's
  • Marketing with existing and potential clients including assistance in preparation of proposals, etc.
  • (Note: All of the above work will be accomplished under the supervision of senior management staff; however, the PM will be expected to grow in his/her knowledge and take on increasing responsibilities.)

.REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required.
  • Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Project design and management experience for private and public clients.
  • 3 years' minimum experience in Civil/Public Works Engineering and 2+ years' experience as a P.E. preferred
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral) & demonstrated technical aptitude
  • Strong marketing skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • Accomplished skills with AUTOCAD, WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT

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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