Project Manager - Survey

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Health and dental benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer days

Professional development

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. in Las Vegas seeks a Project Manager to oversee the Nevada Survey department, directing survey staff and budgets while coordinating with clients and leadership.

This role requires strong management skills and a strategic mindset to ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and financial targets. You will collaborate with senior leadership to develop annual plans, supervise field and office staff, and guide proposals and client communications.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the industry.
• 5 years of project management experience.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients and team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise business and project operations in the Nevada Survey department, including budget, client relations, and business development.
• Direct daily activities of the Nevada Survey department, including project time and cost estimates; oversee manpower and project projections.
• Establish annual business plans with the President and Vice President.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedules.
• Balance staffing and workload; organize project teams; analyze team and group financial performance.
• Initiate corrective actions and report results to management.
• Assist with developing project proposals as needed; respond to project inquiries; serve as liaison between client and project team members.
• Research project information and utilize AutoCAD and other related software as needed.
• Provide guidance to team members and communicate with other survey staff.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

Professional Licensed Surveyor

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The organization is employee-owned and emphasizes collaboration with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, you will gain hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

What makes LJA different: employee-owned, client-focused, ESOP, recognitions as a top workplace, in-house training, and a culture that values flexibility, continuous learning, and personal growth.

Position Overview

Project Manager at WLB Group, an LJA Company, is responsible for the daily management of multiple survey technicians and support staff in the Nevada Survey Department.

Responsibilities

• Supervise business and project operations in the Nevada Survey department, including budget, client relations, and business development.
• Direct daily activities of the Nevada Survey department, including project time and cost estimates; oversee manpower and project projections.
• Establish annual business plans with the President and Vice President.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedules.
• Balance staffing and workload; organize project teams; analyze team and group financial performance.
• Initiate corrective actions and report results to management.
• Assist with developing project proposals as needed; respond to project inquiries; serve as liaison between client and project team members.
• Research project information and utilize AutoCAD and other related software as needed.
• Provide guidance to team members and communicate with other survey staff.

Required Education, License, Certifications

• Professional Licensed Surveyor

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in the industry
• 5 years of project management experience
• Ability to build strong relationships

Level Up with LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and pet plans with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses.
• Referral Bonuses: Rewards for helping us grow.
• 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, and family events.

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