Assistant Project Manager – Civil Engineering (Employee-Owned)

LJA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Maternity & parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Employee ownership

Job summary

LJA Land Development in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to guide initial design approaches for major phases of large projects. You will oversee engineering work and contribute to site design, infrastructure planning, and coordination with teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of post-graduate experience, a BS in Civil Engineering, and strong communication skills. PE licensure is preferred; experience with AutoCAD is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.
• 5+ years of post-graduate experience.
• Reviews of contractor submittals for conformance with contract plans and specifications; able to evaluate information during construction.
• Strong communication skills; ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or oversee the engineering work on a project of limited scope.
• Develop working drawings for civil site plans (layout, plan and profile, grading, drainage, paving).
• Plan and design facility layout and site design projects.
• Possess drainage design experience; Cascade 2001 and/or ICPR Version 4 experience preferred.
• Supervise less experienced engineers or technical staff on assignments as needed.
• Coordinate with internal clients to gather information and drive engineering solutions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

LJA Land Development in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to guide initial design approaches for major phases of large projects. You will oversee engineering work and contribute to site design, infrastructure planning, and coordination with teams.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of post-graduate experience, a BS in Civil Engineering, and strong communication skills. PE licensure is preferred; experience with AutoCAD is required.