LJA Engineering Inc

Sr. Project Manager - Water Resources

LJA Engineering Inc • $100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required
  • Registered Professional Engineer
  • 10+ years of specialized engineering experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proven ability to build relationships

Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and direct large engineering projects
  • Manage and develop the Houston water resources group
  • Coordinate staffing and project needs in Houston Westchase office
  • Lead a multidisciplinary team to produce required engineering deliverables
  • Oversee daily operations for engineering analysis and design
  • Interact with clients and consultants, fostering relationships
  • Assist in preparing qualification statements and conducting site visits

Benefits

  • Generous time off including PTO, paid holidays, and closure between Christmas and New Year's
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and pet insurance options with mental health support
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Tuition reimbursement and in-house training courses
  • Referral bonuses for talent acquisition
  • Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
  • Memberships to industry organizations for professional growth
  • Career mobility opportunities within the company
  • Engaging company culture with social events and family-friendly activities
Full Job Description
WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:
  • Employee-owned. Client-focused
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
  • Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
  • We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
  • Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
  • We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
  • We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. Project Manager at LJA Public Works , you will be responsible for applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas using advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
  • Planning, coordinating and directing large and important engineering projects with many complex features.
  • Managing and developing the Houston water resources group as well as contributing to the growth of the LJA's Water Resources practice within the LJA Public Works division.
  • Coordinating staffing and project needs in Houston Westchase office along with coordinating with other LJA public works offices.
  • Leading a team of PE's, EIT's, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce studies, reports and/or design plans, specifications & estimates as may be requested / required by the client.
  • Responsible for the daily operations and deliverables that may be necessary for engineering analysis, design/construction and similar public works opportunities as they arise.
  • The Senior Project Manager will interact with Clients and other consultants and must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships.
  • Assist in the preparation of qualification statements and proposals and project conduct site visits (some travel required).

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

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 10+ years of specialized experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:
  • Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams (PEs, EITs, CAD technicians, designers).
  • Experience in working with municipalities
  • Supporting Construction and TX Dot
  • Demonstrated success in client relationship management, proposal preparation, and growing a business unit or practice area.

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.

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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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