Project Manager - Land Development

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health & dental benefits

Mental health support

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Industry memberships

Internal mobility

Company events

Job summary

LJA Land Development in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Project Manager to interpret, organize, and coordinate a wide range of land development projects, including residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial facets, through design, permitting, and construction administration.

You will lead project teams, manage budgets and schedules, prepare design drawings and reports, act as Engineer of Record on select tasks, and communicate with clients and stakeholders to drive successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in design and management of land development projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; teamwork.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil3D.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from inception to completion including due diligence, entitlements, civil engineering design, permits, and construction administration.
• Manage budgets and schedules, coordinate outside consultants, track projects and billing.
• Prepare and oversee civil design for site geometry, grading, drainage, roadway, utilities, parks and other improvements.
• Develop designs, specifications, reports, cost estimates and other deliverables.
• Provide engineering calculations and prepare technical memoranda.
• Support all project stages from RFP through final design and construction.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for various projects and tasks.
• Lead client meetings and presentations; mentor junior staff.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

MS Office

AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

Professional Engineer license

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 Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating engineering for a wide variety of land development projects including residential, commercial, institutional, industrial, resort, recreation, infrastructure, and attraction of various types and sizes, some of which may have unique or controversial conditions.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Project coordination from inception to completion, including due diligence, planning, entitlements, civil engineering design, regulatory permitting and approvals through local, state, and federal permitting agencies and construction administration support.
• Project management tasks including budgeting, scheduling, coordination of outside consultants, project tracking and project billing.
• Preparing and overseeing civil engineering design for site geometry, grading, drainage, roadway, water distribution, wastewater collection/transmission, parks, and other civil improvements.
• Preparing and overseeing development of design drawings, technical specifications, reports, cost estimates and other project deliverables.
• Analyzing technical information, performing engineering calculations, and advancing design concepts into effective and financially feasible engineering designs.
• Authoring technical reports such as due diligence reports, feasibility reports, design reports, and technical memoranda
• Providing technical support throughout all project stages from request for proposal through final design and construction.
• Serving as Engineer of Record for various projects and/or project tasks.
• Preparing and participating in client meetings and presentations.
• Providing leadership and guidance for project engineers and design technicians.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field.
• Professional Engineering license.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 8 years’ progressive experience in design and management of land development projects.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Highly organized with good time management skills.
• Sufficient familiarity with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD Civil3D,

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 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.