Project Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Round Rock, Texas is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee engineering projects with unique challenges. Responsibilities include planning and directing projects, leading a team, and analyzing project scopes. The ideal candidate will possess at least 7 years in land development, a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, and be a licensed Professional Engineer. The company offers flexible work options, generous time off, and strong support for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in land development required.
• Ability to build strong relationships in the engineering sector.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate large engineering projects.
• Lead a team to produce construction plans and reports.
• Analyze project scope and set procedures for completion.

Skills

Land development experience

Strong relationships

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating engineering projects that present unique or controversial problems and have a significant impact on major company programs.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Plan, coordinate, and direct a large and important engineering project or several smaller projects with many complex features.
• Lead a team of 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 and commercial projects.
• Analyze project scope, client’s RFP and firm’s proposal. Organize work on project and set procedures in accomplishing project.
• Use advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
• 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

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

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE

• Established book of business and strong network of industry contacts (developers, municipalities, architects, engineers, etc.) to generate new project opportunities and drive long‑term client partnerships.

FLEXIBLE WORK OPTIONS

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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