Project Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned

ESOP

Top Workplace

In-house training

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. in Greenville, SC, is seeking a Project Manager in Land Development to interpret, organize, and coordinate engineering projects with significant impact on major company programs.

A typical day includes leading a team of EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans and reports; analyzing RFPs, coordinating with clients and consultants; and applying advanced engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer certification is required.
• 6+ years of land development experience and ability to build strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct large land development projects with complex features.
• Lead a team of EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans and reports.
• Analyze project scope, client RFPs and firm proposals to organize work and set procedures.
• Interact with clients and other consultants with strong communication.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client relations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

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:

• Plans, coordinates, and directs 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.
• 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 several smaller projects with many complex features.
• Project Manager will 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:

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

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.

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