Project Manager - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager in Vero Beach, Florida, to lead complex engineering projects. The role includes coordinating teams, managing deliverables, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have 6+ years of land development experience and be a licensed Professional Engineer.

Joining an employee-owned company, you’ll enjoy generous PTO, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. LJA values community impact and offers a fun workplace culture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of land development experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships essential for project success.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and directs large engineering projects.
• Leads a team of engineers and designers for project development.
• Communicates with clients and consultants effectively.

Skills

Land development experience

Strong relationship building

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• 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
• Ability to build strong relationships

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee‑owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long‑term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee‑owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. 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.

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