Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

LJA; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Raleigh, NC. This role involves leading engineering design for significant project phases and coordinating team efforts. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and over 5 years of experience. Key benefits include generous paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development within a fun company culture focused on community engagement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post‑graduate experience in civil engineering.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize initial design approach for major project phases.
• Coordinate engineering work with conventional practices.
• Exercise judgment in evaluating and adapting standard procedures.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

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 Makes Lja Different

• 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 an 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.
• 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, Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of post‑graduate experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

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.