Director - Land Development

LJA 2025; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health & Dental

Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Volunteer Days

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development seeks a Project Manager to oversee large, complex land development projects and to act as the senior oversight of project managers. You will be the primary contact for ongoing projects with clients.

You will build client relationships, manage scope, budget and schedules, supervise design teams, and pursue new business opportunities while representing LJA at events and seminars. This role rewards leadership and hands-on contribution within an employee-owned culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from ABET‑accredited university (Civil Engineering preferred).
• PE Certification required or actively pursuing licensure.
• 20+ years of experience in Land Development delivering large-scale projects.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam and water resources software (HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS).

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and grow business in Land Development sector.
• Lead and manage the execution of land development projects.
• Develop scope, budget, and schedule for projects.
• Review design teams' performance and ensure quality deliverables.
• Develop intermediate and long-range plans for system operation and expansion.
• Represent LJA at events and with clients to pursue new opportunities.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

PE Certification

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Bluebeam

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

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 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 Project Manager at LJA Land Development, manages larger, complex projects and serves as senior oversight of project managers. Primary client contact for ongoing projects.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Building relationships and growing business in Land Development sector.
• Assist in the development of business by a marketing company to existing clients and as well identifying and marketing to new clients.
• Meeting with existing and potential clients in the development community for business development purposes.
• Attend functions outside of normal business hours to represent LJA at various events / seminars / workshops.
• Leading and managing the executions of land development projects.
• Developing scope, budget, and schedule.
• Managing design team's performance on assigned projects.
• Assist in the development of intermediate and long-range plans for systems operation, maintenance, and expansion to ensure adequate services to customers.
• Reviews and recommends payment for damage claims against the company to ensure company position is consistent and legally defensible.
• Reviews major work orders. Approves and justifies construction budgets and operations budgets.
• Prepares reports for and advises senior management on a regular basis regarding the activities of the department.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree from ABET accredited university (Civil Engineering Preferred)
• PE Certification

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• 20+ years of experience in Land Development
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Previous work experience in the engineering industry
• Experience with Bluebeam and Water Resources Software (HEC-RAS & HEC-HMS)
• Team Mentality

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.

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