Project Coordinator III - Land Development

LJA Engineering; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Round Rock, Texas seeks a Project Coordinator III to assist Project Managers in successfully executing Land Development projects. The ideal candidate must have 6+ years of project coordination experience, a high school education, and be proficient in Microsoft Office. This role offers excellent growth opportunities and a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in Project Coordination.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interface with personnel and management.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and attend project meetings, taking notes.
• Prepare and maintain project schedules and documents.
• Assist in contract award and administration.

Skills

Project Coordination

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

High School Education

Some college or a college degree is preferred

Tools

Microsoft Project

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

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 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 Project Coordinator III at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for providing professionals with an opportunity to assist Project Managers in a fast-paced, professional setting in the execution and delivery of complex Land Development projects while applying the knowledge and skills learned through education and experience in a business environment.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Schedule Project Meetings
• Attending Project Meetings, taking project notes, preparing formal meeting summaries
• Preparing Project Schedules
• Filing project documents
• Manage task and deliverables list
• Maintaining staff schedules
• Bidding phase assistance, contract award, and construction contract administration
• Preparing formal project letters and correspondence
• Setting up Project Accounting workplans in business system
• Monitoring sub-consultants including reviewing contract and insurance certificates to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Accounts payable review and coding
• Company credit card reconciliation
• Special projects as requested by manager

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• High School Education required. Some college or a college degree is preferred

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of professional experience in Project Coordination
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of programs
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently
• Ability to efficiently utilize time in executing assigned tasks accurately, on schedule, and within budget
• Strong analytical, conceptual, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively interface with all levels of personnel and management
• Ability to work and thrive in a team environment and build strong relationships
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to self-motivate and work productively without supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Experience in the Engineering or Construction industry
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project scheduling software is a plus

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 Engineering, 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.

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