Project Manager - Transportation (Roadway)

LJA; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Community Impact

Professional Development

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA is looking for a Project Manager to join their Transportation team in the Town of Florida, New York. This role involves solving problems for FDOT and local government projects while collaborating with team members and clients.

Applicants should hold a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, be a licensed Professional Engineer, and have over 10 years' experience with essential engineering tools like MicroStation and FDOT procedures.

LJA promotes a supportive culture with exciting benefits, including generous time off and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with MicroStation, Geopak (or Open Roads) and FDOT procedures.
• Effective communication skills to engage with other employee‑owners, clients, agencies, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Performing design calculations, preparing plans, and directing schematic designs for FDOT and local government projects.
• Managing and maintaining project schedules and financial requirements.
• Interacting with clients and other consultants.

Skills

Communication skills

MicroStation

Geopak (or Open Roads)

FDOT procedures

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering

Licensed as a Professional Engineer

Tools

MicroStation ORD

Advanced software programs

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 Transportation, you will be responsible for thinking creatively, solving problems and meeting the needs of FDOT, local government, and regional infrastructure projects while collaborating with team members, clients, and consultants. You’ll apply advanced engineering principles and exercise independent judgment—all while enjoying a supportive, team‑oriented culture.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Performing design calculations, preparing plans, and directing schematic designs for FDOT and local government projects.
• Managing and maintaining project schedules and financial requirements.
• Using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices.
• Interacting with clients and other consultants.
• Exercising judgment in independently evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Managing/mentoring direct reports.
• Team lunches/breakfasts and social activities.

Required Education / License / Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with MicroStation, Geopak (or Open Roads) and FDOT procedures
• Effective communication skills to engage with other employee‑owners, clients, agencies, and stakeholders

Ideally, You Should Also Have

• Experience with MicroStation ORD
• Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
• Advanced skills in specialized software programs
• Technical Training Experience

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.