Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for Land Development in Katy, TX. This full-time, on-site role supports major phases of land development projects and requires a civil engineering background with relevant field experience.

The position emphasizes relationship-building with clients and team members, and offers opportunities to contribute to significant engineering projects within a respected employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• 2–3+ years of post-graduate experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize initial design approach for major phase of a large project or oversee engineering work on a project of limited scope.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate engineering work involving conventional engineering practices with complex features.
• Make basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Job description

Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: ASSIS008046

• Posted: July 10, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Katy, TX (1904)

1904 W Grand Pkwy North
Suite 100
Katy, TX 77449, USA

Summary

LJA is an employee‑owned company, and our people carry pride into their projects and their workplaces. We have talented employees across the nation and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the LJA team. With 47 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future. We offer great benefits and are 100% employee owned.

General Responsibilities

• 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.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
• Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.

Required Education / Licenses

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Required Experience

• 2-3+ years of post‑graduate experience
• Ability to build strong relationships

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