Group Manager, Land Development — Lead Major Projects

LJA Engineering

Raleigh (NC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

8 days ago
Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off
Comprehensive Benefits
Family Leave
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonuses
Volunteer Days
Professional Development
Career Growth
Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Engineering in Raleigh, NC seeks a Group Manager for LJA Land Development to coordinate large engineering projects and guide multiple complex initiatives. You will collaborate with clients, lead diligence and entitlement work, and mentor teams across offices to deliver high-impact solutions.

As an employee-owned firm, LJA emphasizes client service, professional development, and a culture of learning, growth, and community involvement.

Qualifications

  • Land development experience in the local market
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

Responsibilities

  • Lead land development due diligence and entitlement activities for large master planned communities; strategize and advise clients
  • Act as a Brand Ambassador to grow LJA Land Development presence in the market
  • Meet with existing and potential clients for business development
  • Represent LJA at events, seminars, and workshops outside normal hours
  • Provide technical advice as subject matter expert
  • Apply collaborative delivery methodologies for internal and external clients
  • Create, maintain, and improve internal project delivery processes

Skills

Land development experience
Client relationship building
Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

LJA Engineering in Raleigh, NC seeks a Group Manager for LJA Land Development to coordinate large engineering projects and guide multiple complex initiatives. You will collaborate with clients, lead diligence and entitlement work, and mentor teams across offices to deliver high-impact solutions.

As an employee-owned firm, LJA emphasizes client service, professional development, and a culture of learning, growth, and community involvement.

Get your free, confidential resume review.

or drag and drop your file here.

Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Group Manager, Land Development – Employee-Owned
Group Manager, Land Development – Employee-Owned

LJA Engineering, Inc. • Raleigh (NC), Northern (KY)

Hybrid
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Generous Time Off
Comprehensive Benefits
Family Support
+6
Land Development Group Lead
Land Development Group Lead

LJA • Raleigh (NC)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 160,000
Generous Time Off
Comprehensive Benefits
Family Support
+6
Group Manager, Land Development (ESOP) – Client Impact
Group Manager, Land Development (ESOP) – Client Impact

LJA • Pittsboro (NC)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 170,000
PTO
Paid holidays
Office closure between Christmas and Q
+12
Land Development Project Manager (Employee-Owned)
Land Development Project Manager (Employee-Owned)

LJA • Raleigh (NC)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 130,000
Employee-owned
ESOP
Top Workplace
+6
Senior Project Manager, Civil & Land Development
Senior Project Manager, Civil & Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc. • Pensacola (FL)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 160,000
Generous Time Off
Comprehensive Benefits
Family Support
+6
Lead Project Manager - Land Development (Employee-Owned)
Lead Project Manager - Land Development (Employee-Owned)

LJA Engineering • Charlotte (NC)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 150,000
Employee-owned ESOP
Top Workplace
Professional development
+2
Land Development Project Manager — Employee-Owned Growth
Land Development Project Manager — Employee-Owned Growth

LJA Engineering • Raleigh (NC)

On-site
USD 100,000 - 150,000
PTO & holidays
Comprehensive benefits
Maternity/Parental leave
+6
Land Development Project Engineer: Employee-Owned Growth
Land Development Project Engineer: Employee-Owned Growth

LJA Engineering • Raleigh (NC)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 130,000
PTO & holidays
Health plan
Parental leave
+7
Group Manager - Land Development
Group Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering • Raleigh (NC)

On-site
USD 120,000 - 180,000
Generous Time Off
Comprehensive Benefits
Family Leave
+6
Land Development Project Manager — Employee-Owned Growth
Land Development Project Manager — Employee-Owned Growth

LJA Engineering, Inc. • Charlotte (NC)

On-site
USD 110,000 - 150,000
PTO & holidays
Comprehensive benefits
Parental/maternity leave
+5