Project Manager - Land Development

LJA; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off including PTO and holidays

Comprehensive benefits including health and dental

Paid maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses

Referral bonuses

Community-sponsored volunteer days

Memberships to industry organizations

Job summary

LJA is seeking a Project Manager for Land Development in Naples, Florida. This role involves overseeing engineering projects for residential and commercial developments, coordinating a team, and ensuring projects' success through effective communication and management. Candidates should have a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer, and possess at least six years of relevant experience. LJA offers a supportive environment for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of land development experience.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer.
• Experience with residential, multi-family, and commercial land development.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and coordinate engineering projects in land development.
• Lead a team to produce construction plans and reports.
• Analyze project scope and set procedures to accomplish projects effectively.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Strong understanding of land development codes

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

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

• 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 conceptualizing, interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating engineering projects within the land development sector. This position requires an individual who has experience in residential single‑family subdivisions as well as multi‑family and commercial site and land development. The project manager should have a thorough understanding of all civil engineering components typical of site and land development and be able to design site layouts, stormwater infrastructure and facilities, grading for small and large projects, utility coordination and design, roadway and/or pavement design.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Plans, coordinates, and directs a large and important engineering project or several smaller projects with many complex features.
• Leads a team of project engineers, 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, multi‑family, and commercial projects.
• Analyzes project scope, client’s RFP and firm’s proposal. Organizes work and sets procedures and deadlines in an efficient and profitable manner to accomplish projects while utilizing company staff and resources.
• Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices typically encountered within the civil engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
• Able to self‑perform with little to no oversight in the execution of duties and project deliverables while maintaining budget and schedule.
• Project Manager will have good and professional communication skills in the interaction with staff, client, reviewing authorities and other consultants for the overall coordination, execution and completion of projects.
• Ability to assist in writing proposals based on client needed scope of work for project formation from concept through completion.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 6+ years of land development experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Strong understanding of land development codes for local cities and governing bodies
• Civil 3D

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

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.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Community Impact: Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring‑your‑kid‑to‑work day, etc.