Construction Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Options

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is looking for a Construction Manager for their Land Development Team in Charleston, SC. This role involves managing construction activities while coordinating with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience. LJA offers an employee-owned culture with great benefits, professional development, and flexible work options, emphasizing both personal growth and community impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in construction management or related field.
• Able to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license for travel to various meetings.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison between project managers, contractors, and inspectors.
• Attend on-site construction and pre-construction meetings.
• Review construction plans and coordinate schedules.

Skills

Construction management

Strong communication

Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

Charleston, SC 100 Calhoun St Suite 400 Charleston, SC 29401, USA

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 a Construction Manager at LJA Land Development, this position provides overall construction management services for the Land Development Team and works with all project stakeholders.

A Typical Day Might Include:

• Serves as a liaison between project managers, contractors and project representatives/inspectors
• Attends on‑site construction meetings as required and attends pre‑construction meetings.
• Periodically visits construction sites for QA/AC.
• Reviewing constructions plans and contract documents for constructability
• Coordinates and organizes construction schedules and submittal review
• Witness testing of public utilities
• Maintain strong relationships with regulatory inspectorsLead project closeout processes

Required Education/License/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience
• Driving to and from various outside meetings
• Inspect land development project sites
• Able to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions

Level Up With LJA

LJA is 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.

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.