Project Manager - Utilities

Socket.dev; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; 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, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager (Utilities) to lead design and construction projects for CPS Energy, SAWS and municipal clients in the San Antonio/Austin area. You will coordinate utilities, manage schedules and budgets, and mentor staff.

The role offers hands-on leadership with opportunities for professional growth in an employee-owned firm that values collaboration, continual learning, and client-focused delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• PE license in the State of Texas preferred.
• 3+ years of experience managing a team of designers/engineers in utility design and construction.
• 4+ years of experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office, and/or Geopak or Open Roads.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with upper management.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead utility design/construction projects for CPS Energy, SAWS, and municipal clients.
• Manage project schedules and financial requirements and mentor team members.
• Coordinate utilities, perform design calculations, and direct engineering designs.
• Collaborate with staff, clients, consultants, and senior project managers.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in TX

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Geopak

OpenRoads

MS Office

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

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 Utilities, you will support and lead utility design and construction projects for CPS Energy, SAWS, and municipal clients throughout the San Antonio and Austin areas. You will be responsible for engineering design, utility coordination, project schedules and financial requirements, while working closely with staff, clients, consultants, and senior project managers. This role also provides the opportunity to manage and mentor team members while continuing to develop your project management and leadership skills.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Performing design calculations, preparing plans, coordinating utilities, and directing engineering designs for CPS Energy, SAWS, and San Antonio/Austin area municipal clients.
• Managing project schedules and financial requirements.
• Using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices.
• Performing as an Assistant Task Leader on major projects.
• Interacting with staff, clients, and other consultants.
• Managing and mentoring direct reports.
• Participating in team lunches, breakfasts, and social activities.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas is preferred.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of experience managing a team of designers and/or engineers in utility design and construction.
• A team‑first attitude with a commitment to leading a team with Integrity, Responsibility, and Perseverance.
• 4+ years of experience with MicroStation, AutoCAD, MS Office, and/or Geopak (or Open Roads).
• Some experience handling multiple deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage with upper management and engineering staff.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing work assignments and project needs, often on short notice.
• An open mind toward alternative methods from what you have previously been taught.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.
• Previous work experience in a management capacity.
• Experience with utility design, including Electric, Gas, Drainage, Water, and Wastewater.
• Experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, StormCAD, SAWS CPMS, CIVCAST, and COSA PrimeLink.
• Experience with TxRRC, TCEQ, FEMA, USACE, TxDOT, and municipal permitting requirements.

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.

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA, 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.