Project Manager - Land Development

LJA; Pittsboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid maternity and parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Company-sponsored volunteer days

Memberships to industry organizations

Great internal mobility opportunities

Social events and employee sports teams

Job summary

A leading land development firm in Pittsboro, North Carolina, seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee engineering projects with unique challenges. The role demands a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Professional Engineer license, alongside 6+ years of relevant experience. You will lead project teams, manage client relations, and ensure project success through effective planning and communication. Join a vibrant, employee-owned company that values learning, collaboration, and community impact.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of land development experience.
• Strong communication skills essential.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct engineering projects with complex features.
• Lead a team to produce construction plans and reports.
• Analyze project scope and set procedures.
• Apply advanced engineering techniques and practices in relevant fields.
• Coordinate with clients and consultants; maintain effective communication throughout the project.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship building

6+ years land development experience

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 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
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

Level Up with LJA

• 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.

Your future grows here.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.