Senior Director, Land Development — Employee-Owned

LJA; Florida; On-site; USD 180,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Health & dental

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional memberships

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA is seeking a Sr. Director in Land Development to lead strategic planning, project design, QA and client management, ensuring adherence to quality standards. This role offers a chance to grow within a nationwide platform and collaborate with dedicated leaders.

This position requires 12+ years in land development engineering and a PE license, with a strong focus on leadership, client relations, and delivering complex projects. LJA’s employee-owned structure supports long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of managerial experience.
• 12+ years of experience in Land Development engineering.
• Proficiency in market-appropriate software.
• Excellent attention to detail and impeccable work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and grow business in Land Development sector.
• Lead and manage land development project execution.
• Develop scope, budget, and schedule.
• Manage design team's performance on projects.
• Prepare reports for senior management.

Skills

12+ years management

12+ yrs Land Dev engineering

Software proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Civil design software

Job description

LJA is seeking a Sr. Director in Land Development to lead strategic planning, project design, QA and client management, ensuring adherence to quality standards. This role offers a chance to grow within a nationwide platform and collaborate with dedicated leaders.

This position requires 12+ years in land development engineering and a PE license, with a strong focus on leadership, client relations, and delivering complex projects. LJA’s employee-owned structure supports long-term career growth.