Project Director - Land Development

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Options

PTO and holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Paid maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Community involvement

Professional development

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development is seeking a Project Director to lead sales and execution for land development projects in the Greater Denver region. You will oversee project managers, focus on business development, quality assurance, and issue resolution to deliver successful projects.

You will collaborate with leaders to drive client relationships, manage scopes and schedules, and mentor a team while engaging with professional associations and community organizations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of land development entitlement and engineering experience.
• 3+ years as a practice leader and business developer in Georgia market.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and grow business in residential, commercial, and industrial land development sectors.
• Lead business development by marketing to existing clients and identifying new opportunities.
• Support land entitlement activities and advise clients.
• Assist in technical BD efforts such as qualification statements and presentations.
• Review and approve scopes, budgets, and project schedules.
• Manage team performance and provide leadership across projects.
• Participate in quarterly operations meetings with leadership.
• Engage in professional associations and community organizations.

Skills

15+ years land development entitlement

3+ years practice leader

3+ years business development in GA

strong written and verbal comms

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in GA

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 Director at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for leading the sales and execution activities for land development projects in the Greater Denver region. You’ll oversee project managers in their daily operations, focusing on business development, quality assurance, and problem resolution.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Building relationships and growing business in residential, commercial, and industrial land development sectors.
• Leading business development efforts by marketing to existing clients and identifying new opportunities.
• Supporting land development entitlement activities and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Assisting in technical business development efforts such as qualification statements and presentations.
• Reviewing and approving scopes, budgets, and project schedules.
• Managing team performance and providing leadership across assigned projects.
• Participating in quarterly operations meetings with company leadership.
• Engaging in professional associations and community organizations.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Georgia.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years of experience in land development entitlement and engineering.
• 3+ years of experience as a practice leader and business developer in the Georgia market.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• Experience mentoring and developing project managers.
• Proven leadership in managing large-scale, complex land development projects

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

• Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
• 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.