POSITION OVERVIEW: As a
Vice President at LJA in our
Transportation department, you will manage and direct corporate engineering for the transportation division. The priorities for this position include strategic planning, product design, quality assurance and problem resolution. The senior vice president of engineering must execute product design to meet company objectives, collaborate with management and develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:- Developing and directing procedures and methods to ensure quality standards are met and maintained
- Ensuring current and accurate costing (including specials) in conjunction with finance
- Managing engineering budget
- Managing product design from design to execution
- Recommending methods, materials, and layouts for improvement based on manufacturing needs and capabilities
- Building, developing, and managing an engineering team capable of carrying out needed engineering initiatives
- Ensuring project schedules, deadlines and budgets are well communicated and executed
- Project budgeting and preparation of proposals, and other business development initiatives
- Traveling frequently as needed for client and agency meetings, and occasional site meetings
- Ensuring quality control and timely delivery of project deliverables to meet the client's needs
- Performing other related duties as assigned
- Responsible for a volume of at least $10 - 25 million worth of business operations
REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's Degree Required
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- P.E. License
- 10+ year's managerial experience
- 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering
- Experience with FDOT
IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:- Proficiency in appropriate software for the market
- Excellent attention to detail and impeccable work ethic
- Excellent written and verbal communication skill
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 health and dental plan options, pet insurance, and 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.
