Group Manager - Land Development

LJA; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

ESOP

Top Workplace

In-house training

Learning & development

Flexible culture

Growth opportunities

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development in North Carolina seeks a Group Manager to coordinate and direct a large engineering project or multiple smaller projects with complex features.

You will lead land development due diligence, engage in business development, and act as a trusted advisor to clients, with opportunities for growth within a supportive, employee-owned culture.

The role emphasizes client relationships, technical leadership, and collaboration across teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Land Development experience in the local market.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead land development due diligence and entitlement activities for large master planned communities.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the client and grow the LJA Land Development presence.
• Meet with clients for business development purposes.
• Represent LJA at events, seminars, and workshops after hours.
• Provide technical advice and act as subject matter expert.
• Offer expertise in collaborative delivery methodologies to clients.
• Create and improve internal processes for delivering projects.

Skills

Land development experience

Communication skills

Client relationship management

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.

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 Group Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for coordinate and direct a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Lead land development due diligence and entitlement activities for large master planned communities. Strategize, solve problems, and serve as a trusted advisor to the client.
• Be a Brand Ambassador for the Company to grow and develop the LJA Land Development presence in the market.
• 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, and workshops.
• Provide technical advice and serve as the subject matter expert.
• Provide expertise in collaborative delivery methodologies to internal and external clients.
• Create, maintain, and improve internal processes for delivering projects.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Land Development experience in the local market
• Ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

• 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.