Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

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

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 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 Assistant Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phase of a large project or having overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project of limited scope.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
• Have experience in developing working drawings for civil site plans (layout, plan and profile, grading, drainage, and paving).
• Have experience with the planning and design of facility layout and site design projects.
• Possess drainage design experience is preferred; Cascade 2001 and/or ICPR Version 4 is preferred.
• Possess strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Supervision of less experienced engineers or technical support personnel is exercised on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level.
• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.
• Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, in Civil Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of post-graduate experience
• Perform civil engineering plans preparation in water and wastewater distribution and conveyance infrastructure, focused on site design project components including site layout, infrastructure piping, roadways, paving, grading, drainage, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Reviews of contractor submittals for conformance with contract plans and specifications, and evaluate requests for information as part of engineering services during construction.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

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.