Project Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Naples (ID); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health and dental plans

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Internal mobility

Team social events

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Land Development to conceptualize, organize, and coordinate civil engineering projects.

The role focuses on residential subdivisions, multi-family, and commercial sites with duties spanning site layouts, stormwater, grading, utilities, and roadways. You will lead a team of engineers, EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen, manage budgets and deadlines, and work with clients and authorities to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of land development experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Strong understanding of land development codes for local cities and governing bodies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and direct large engineering projects or several smaller projects with complex features.
• Lead a team of project engineers, EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, etc., as required by the client.
• Analyze project scope, client RFP and the firm’s proposal; organize work and set procedures and deadlines to accomplish projects efficiently and profitably.
• Apply advanced techniques, theory and practices typical of the civil engineering field.
• Execute duties and project deliverables with minimal oversight while maintaining budget and schedule.
• Communicate professionally with staff, clients, reviewing authorities and consultants for overall coordination, execution and completion of projects.
• Assist in writing proposals that outline the scope of work for projects from concept through completion.

Skills

Relationship building

Land development knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

Naples, FL 7400 Trail Blvd Suite 200 Naples, FL 34108, USA

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. Our structure amplifies your capabilities while you benefit from being an employee‑owner. You’ll collaborate daily with dedicated, skilled leaders and gain hands‑on experience with a broad range of clients and services.

Position Overview

As a Project Manager in Land Development, you will conceptualize, organize, execute and coordinate engineering projects within the land development sector. The role requires experience with residential single‑family subdivisions as well as multi‑family and commercial site and land development. A thorough understanding of civil engineering components typical of site and land development is essential. You will produce and design site layouts, stormwater infrastructure, grading, utilities, roadway and pavement designs.

Typical Day Might Include

• Plan, coordinate, and direct large engineering projects or several smaller projects with complex features.
• Lead a team of project engineers, EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, etc., as required by the client. Manage daily operations and deliverables for single‑family, multi‑family and commercial projects.
• Analyze project scope, client RFP and the firm’s proposal; organize work and set procedures and deadlines to accomplish projects efficiently and profitably.
• Apply advanced techniques, theory and practices typical of the civil engineering field.
• Execute duties and project deliverables with minimal oversight while maintaining budget and schedule.
• Communicate professionally with staff, clients, reviewing authorities and consultants for overall coordination, execution and completion of projects.
• Assist in writing proposals that outline the scope of work for projects from concept through completion.

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
• Strong understanding of land development codes for local cities and governing bodies

Benefits

• 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 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: internal mobility opportunities.
• Fun culture: social events, employee sports teams, bring‑your‑kid day.

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