Project Manager - Land Development

LJA, Inc. / LJA Services, Inc.; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off / PTO

Health & dental benefits

Maternity & parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Internal career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development is seeking a Project Manager to lead a team of EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, etc. as may be requested by the client.

A typical day includes planning, coordinating and directing large engineering projects, ensuring strong client communication, and staying current with codes and industry standards. This role offers employee ownership and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of post‑graduate experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Excellent time and project management skills.
• Experience with permitting at federal, state, regional, county and local levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans and exhibits.
• Plan, coordinate and direct large engineering projects with complex features.
• Interact with clients and consultants and maintain clear communication.
• Prepare engineering calculations and develop drawings and visual aids.
• Assist in obtaining permits and approvals for projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Client relations

Permitting knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Georgia

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Hydraflow

Job description

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 Leading a team of EIT’s, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, etc. as may be requested/required by the client.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Be responsible for the daily operations and deliverables that may be necessary for the development of single‑family residential and commercial projects.
• Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
• As a Project Manager you will plan, coordinate and direct a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features.
• Project Manager will interact with the Client and other consultants and must have good communication skills.
• Ability to communicate 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
• Ability to solve problems
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD taking data from field team and creating drawings
• Compiling information for plans, as‑builts and final plats
• Assisting in preparing preliminary information and specifications for plans
• Prepare engineering related calculations and develop drawings and visual aids
• Assisting in developing a variety of layouts, drawings and designs
• Assisting 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
• Performs various engineering and design assignments 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 which will include, but is not limited to, 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 and current of all changes in codes and industry standards both at state and national levels.
• Oversee and administer the activities of other civil consultants (Geotech, Surveying, etc)
• Perform site and facility condition assessments.
• Performs 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. 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.

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