Project Manager - Land Development
About the role
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.
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 and 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
- Flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
- Culture that champions continuous learning and personal growth
- Belief that success comes through constant evolution and communication
- Passion for having fun and making money, all while creating impact
Responsibilities
A typical day might include:
- Plan, coordinate, and direct a large and important engineering project or several smaller projects with many complex features.
- Lead 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.
- Be responsible for the daily operations and deliverables necessary for the development of single-family residential and commercial projects.
- Analyze project scope, client’s RFP, and firm’s proposal. Organize work on the project and set procedures in accomplishing the project.
- Use advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
- Interact with the client and other consultants and demonstrate strong communication skills.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer
- 7+ years of land development experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships
Preferred Qualifications
- Established book of business and strong network of industry contacts (developers, municipalities, architects, engineers, etc.) to generate new project opportunities and drive long-term client partnerships.
Benefits
- Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
- 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.