Project Manager - Land Development

LJA; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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

A leading land development firm in Alpharetta, Georgia, is looking for a Project Manager to oversee engineering projects. The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and being a licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects. Responsibilities include leading a team, interacting with clients, and preparing engineering reports and plans. This position offers opportunities for professional growth and generous time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of post-graduate experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Effective communication with partners including clients and sub-consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to produce construction plans and reports.
• Plan, coordinate and direct engineering projects.
• Compile information for plans and assist in preparation of specifications.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Project management skills

Problem-solving

Client service orientation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia

Tools

AutoCAD

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraflow

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 Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for leading a team of EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, etc. as may be requested or required by the client.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Be responsible for the daily operations and deliverables necessary for the development of single‑family residential and commercial projects.


• Use advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.


• Plan, coordinate and direct a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features.


• Interact with clients and other consultants and maintain good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.


• Proven ability to multi‑task, appropriately prioritize workflow and complete tasks.


• Highly client‑service oriented, self‑starter, and team player.


• Solve problems.


• Excellent time‑management skills.


• Work with AutoCAD, taking data from field team and creating drawings.


• Compile information for plans, as‑builts and final plats.


• Assist in preparing preliminary information and specifications for plans.


• Prepare engineering‑related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.


• Assist in developing a variety of layouts, drawings and designs.


• Assist in obtaining permits and approvals for projects.


• Exercise judgment limited to developing details of work in making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.


• Assignments are designed to further develop judgment and understanding of professional and ethical responsibilities.


• Perform duties requiring the application of basic principles and fundamental theories studied in a four‑year university engineering program, and available data in the engineering field.


• Perform due diligence for site selection and site planning activities, including preliminary local zoning and environmental evaluation.


• Assist in site‑plan design, including conceptual drainage, grading, and preparation of Low Impact Development (LID) plans.


• Supervise design using analysis software and AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydraflow.


• Stay up to date on all changes in codes and industry standards at state and national levels.


• Oversee and administer the activities of other civil consultants (Geotech, surveying, etc.).


• Help define Site Design Concept documents for projects.


• Perform site and facility condition assessments.


• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering


• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of post‑graduate experience.


• Ability to build strong relationships.


• Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners including clients, sub‑consultants and utility companies.


• Excellent time and project management skills.


• Organized, dependable and professional.


• Experience with permitting at federal, state, regional, county, and local levels.

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.

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.