LJA Engineering Inc

Sr. Director - Land Development

LJA Engineering Inc$120K — $150K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)
  • Minimum 12 years of managerial experience
  • At least 12 years in Land Development engineering
  • Proficiency in relevant industry software
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent work ethic
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships and grow business in Land Development
  • Develop and execute marketing strategies for new and existing clients
  • Meet with clients from the development community for business development
  • Represent LJA at events, seminars, and workshops outside of normal hours
  • Lead and manage the execution of land development projects
  • Develop project scope, budget, and schedule
  • Manage design team performance on assigned projects

Benefits

  • Generous time off including PTO and paid holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and mental health support options
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and in-house education opportunities
  • Referral bonuses for talent recommendations
  • Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
  • Memberships to industry organizations for professional development
  • Opportunities for internal career advancement
  • Fun workplace culture with social events and activities
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. Director at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for strategic planning, project design, quality assurance and problem resolution, as well as business development and client management. A Sr. Director must execute project design and management to meet company objectives, collaborate with senior management and assist in the development of systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Building relationships and growing business in Land Development sector.
  • Assist in the development of business by a marketing company to existing clients and as well identifying and marketing to new clients.
  • Meeting with existing and potential clients in the development community for business development purposes.
  • Attend functions outside of normal business hours to represent LJA at various events / seminars / workshops.
  • Leading and managing the executions of land development projects.
  • Developing scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Managing design team's performance on assigned projects.
  • Assist in the development of intermediate and long-range plans for systems operation, maintenance, and expansion to ensure adequate services to customers.
  • Reviews and recommends payment for damage claims against the company to ensure company position is consistent and legally defensible.
  • Reviews major work orders. Approves and justifies construction budgets and operations budgets.
  • Prepares reports for and advises senior management on a regular basis regarding the activities of the department.

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • P.E. License
  • 12+ year's managerial experience
  • 12+ years of experience in Land Development engineering
  • Proficiency in appropriate software for the market
  • Excellent attention to detail and impeccable work ethic
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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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