Platting Coordinator I - Land Development

LJA; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 Land Development in the Houston area seeks a Platting Coordinator to manage the plat submittal and approval process for multiple projects. You will coordinate with consultants, engineering teams and clients to keep schedules and budgets on track, and you may provide basic land planning expertise as needed.

The role requires 5–10 years in subdivision platting, familiarity with Houston agencies, and proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MS Project. Supervision of a project team may be involved.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in the Subdivision Platting industry, with surveying or engineering firms.
• /nExperience with local Houston area agencies.
• /nProficiency with Word, Excel and Project software.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate multiple platting projects in the Houston area through submittal and approvals.
• Represent projects with governmental agencies and present plat approval applications to staff and commissions.
• Collaborate with consultants, engineering teams and clients to manage schedules and budgets.
• Provide basic land planning and platting expertise when needed.
• Supervise and lead project teams as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

High School Diploma

Associates or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

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 a Platting Coordinator at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for coordinating multiple projects within the Houston area and coordinating projects throughout the entire plat submittal and approval process.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Must be able to coordinate multiple projects, within the Houston area, throughout the entire plat submittal and approval process.
• Must be able to work directly with other consultants, engineering teams, and clients to manage the platting process, schedules and budgets as they relate to the platting of these projects.
• When necessary, must be able to provide basic land planning and platting expertise.
• Should know the platting regulations for most agencies in the Houston area.
• When required, must be able to represent the projects with the governmental agencies and must be able to present plats approval applications to the various planning staff, Planning Commissions, and City Councils for approval.
• This position will require some supervisory responsibilities and the ability to work with a team.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 - 10 years experience dealing directly in the Subdivision Platting industry; either with surveying or engineering firms.
• Experience working with the local, Houston area, city, or county agencies.
• Knowledgeable, in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project software programs.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Good organizational and multi-tasking skills.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships

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.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.