Project Manager - Land Development

LJA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Community-sponsored volunteer days

Job summary

LJA in Nashville, TN, is seeking a Project Manager for land development projects. This role involves coordinating all phases of projects and requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a Professional Engineering license. Candidates should have at least 8 years of progressive experience in design and management of land development projects, alongside effective communication and organizational skills. LJA offers generous time off, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years’ progressive experience in design and management of land development projects.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Highly organized with good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Project coordination from inception to completion.
• Budgeting, scheduling, coordination of outside consultants.
• Preparing and overseeing civil engineering design.

Skills

Project management

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field

Professional Engineering 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

• 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

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.