LJA Engineering Inc

Sr. Project Manager - Roadway

LJA Engineering Inc$100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
  • Professional Engineer license is mandatory
  • Experience in Program Management
  • Proven project management expertise with multiple deadlines
  • Strong communication skills to engage diverse stakeholders
  • Successful track record of winning FDOT and municipal projects

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of engineering projects
  • Oversee project schedules and budgets
  • Pre-sell future projects to stakeholders
  • Mentor and manage the project management team
  • Balance resources across teams with Operations and Engineering
  • Recognize and reward team achievements

Benefits

  • Generous time off including PTO and holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and pet insurance options
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational courses
  • Referral bonuses for recruiting talent
  • Company-paid volunteer days for community impact
  • Memberships to industry organizations for professional growth
  • Opportunities for internal mobility and career advancement
  • Engaging company culture with various social events
Full Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. Project Manager at LJA Transportation , you will be responsible for Provides technical and engineering support, including technical proposals and cost estimates Overseeing the Project Management Team.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Managing projects of appropriate size
  • Managing schedules and financials.
  • Pre-selling a future project
  • Managing/mentoring direct reports
  • Balancing resources with Operations Manager or Engineering Director
  • Rewarding your team

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer
  • Program Management Experience
  • Proven project management experience and handling multiple deadlines and budgets
  • Effective communication skills to engage with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and employees fostering strong relationships

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Track record of winning FDOT work
  • Track record of County and Municipal wins
  • Previous work experience in an AEC related firm

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:
  • Experience with MicroStation ORD
  • Experience with Large Scale FDOT Projects
  • Advanced skills in specialized software programs
  • Technical Training Experience
  • Experience using CORSIM, HCS, Trans CAD, VISSIM, and AGI32 is a plus
  • Proven experience in handling multiple tasks and deadlines

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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