Project Manager - H&H

LJA; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & holidays

Comprehensive health benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development is seeking a Project Manager to lead drainage analyses and design support for land development clients. The H&H group develops drainage studies that optimize conservation, amenities, and overall site plans while meeting client needs.

A successful candidate will coordinate projects with PE's and EIT's, supervise hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, and communicate effectively with clients and other consultants.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, or related degree
• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 7-10 years experience in H&H analysis and design
• Proficient in commonly used H&H software (RAS, HMS, Unsteady, 2D, ICPR, XP-SWMM)

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and direct engineering projects with complex features
• Lead PE’s and EIT’s to produce hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
• Manage daily operations and schedules for H&H analysis
• Use standard and advanced hydrology/hydraulics modeling techniques
• Interact with clients and consultants, building relationships

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build and maintain relaties

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, or related degree

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

RAS

HMS

Unsteady

2D modeling

ICPR

XP-SWMM

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

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 Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for providing various drainage analyses and design support to our land development clients. The H&H group creates drainage studies in support of design for our diverse client base that incorporates their specific needs while providing the added benefits of optimized conservation, amenities, and effective land development plans.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Project Manager will coordinate and direct a large and important engineering project or several smaller projects with many complex features.
• Participate with and lead a team of PE’s and EIT’s to produce hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and reports as requested.
• Responsible for the daily operations and schedules for H&H engineering analysis to support the Land Division
• Use standard and advanced modeling techniques, theory, and practices in hydrology and hydraulics-related disciplines.
• The Project Manager will interact with Clients and other consultants and must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, or related degree
• Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7-10 years experience in H&H analysis and design
• Proficient in commonly used H&H software (RAS, HMS, Unsteady, 2D, ICPR, XP-SWMM)

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain solid 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.