Project Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Manager to lead teams in the Land Development division. This role involves organizing and executing project designs for Special Districts, ensuring quality deliverables while fostering strong relationships with clients and governmental agencies. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in civil engineering, a Bachelor's degree, and a Texas Professional Engineer license. Join a dynamic, employee-owned company where you can thrive and contribute to impactful projects that shape communities. This opportunity offers a collaborative environment and career growth potential for driven individuals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and Texas PE license required.
• 7+ years of post-graduate experience with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to produce construction plans and reports for various projects.
• Plan and coordinate large engineering projects with complex features.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Engineering Principles

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas

Job description

Title: Project Manager

Division: Land Development

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people that we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary: Serves as Project Manager which includes leading a team, organizing, executing, and coordinating project design, specifications, and construction contract documents for Special Districts such as Municipal Utility District (MUD), Levee Improvement Districts, and Drainage Districts. Additionally, the candidate will attend District meetings and function as District Engineer. The position requires strong leadership and communication skills with team members, clients, and governmental agencies.

General Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of EITs, 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.
• 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 the Client and other consultants and must have good communication skills.

Required Education/Licenses:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.

Required Experience:

• 7+ years of post-graduate experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.