Project Manager - Land Development

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for Leading a team of EIT’s, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, etc. as may be requested/required by the client.

TYPICAL DAY

• Be responsible for the daily operations and deliverables that may be necessary for the development of single-family residential and commercial projects.
• Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Planner, coordinator, and director of a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features.
• Interact with the Client and other consultants and must have good communication skills.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing
• Proven ability to multi-task, appropriately prioritize workflow and complete tasks
• Highly client service oriented, self-starter, and team player
• Able to solve problems
• Excellent time management skills
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD taking data from field team and creating drawings
• Compiling information for plans, as-builts and final plats
• Assisting in preparing preliminary information and specifications for plans
• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids
• Assisting in developing a variety of layouts, drawings and designs
• Assisting in obtaining permits and approvals for projects
• Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives
• Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities
• Perform various engineering and design assignments requiring the application of basic principles and fundamental theories studied in a four-year university engineering program, and available data in the engineering field
• Perform due diligence for site selection and site planning activities which will include, but is not limited to, preliminary local zoning and environmental evaluation
• Assist in site plan design, including conceptual drainage, grading, and preparation of Low Impact Development (LID) plans
• Supervise design using analysis software and AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydraflow
• Stay up to date and current of all changes in codes and industry standards both at state and national levels
• Oversee and administer the activities of other civil consultants (Geotech, Surveying, etc)
• Help define Site Design Concept documents for projects
• Perform site and facility condition assessments
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of post-graduate experience
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners including clients, sub-consultants and utility companies
• Excellent time and project management skills
• Organized, dependable and professional
• Experience with permitting at federal, state, regional, county, and local levels

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

• 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.
• 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.