Project Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and paid holidays

Office closure between Christmas and N

Health, dental, and pet insurance

Maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. seeks a Project Manager for its Land Development division to interpret, organize, execute and coordinate engineering projects with high impact on major company programs.

You will lead a team of EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, and reports while maintaining strong client communication and relationships. A PE license and a BS in Civil Engineering are required, with 7+ years of land development experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of land development experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, organize, execute and coordinate engineering projects with high impact.
• Lead a team including EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce plans and reports requested by the client.
• Communicate effectively with clients and other consultants to ensure project success.

Skills

Land development experience

Relationship building

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

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 interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating engineering projects which have unique or controversial problems and an important effect on major company programs.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Plan, coordinate, and direct a large and important engineering project or several smaller projects with many complex features.
• Lead 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. Be responsible for the daily operations and deliverables that may be necessary for the development of single‑family residential and commercial projects.
• Analyze project scope, client’s RFP and firm’s proposal. Organize work on project and set procedures in accomplishing project.
• Use advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Interact with the Client and other consultants and must have good communication skills.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 7+ years of land development experience
• Ability to build strong relationships

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Established book of business and strong network of industry contacts (developers, municipalities, architects, engineers, etc.) to generate new project opportunities and drive long‑term client partnerships.

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.

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 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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