Senior Land Development Project Manager (ESOP)

LJA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health benefits

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional development

Internal mobility

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development is seeking a Project Manager to lead engineering efforts across residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial land development projects. You will interpret, organize, and coordinate engineering work, ensuring quality and compliance across multiple project types.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a PE license, and at least 8 years of progressive design and project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineering license (PE) required.
• Minimum 8 years’ progressive design and project management experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD Civil3D.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from inception to completion, including planning and permitting.
• Budgeting, scheduling, and coordination of outside consultants.
• Prepare and oversee civil design for site geometry, grading, drainage, roads, water and sewer.
• Develop design drawings, technical specifications, reports, and cost estimates.
• Analyze technical information and perform engineering calculations.
• Author due diligence, feasibility, design reports, and memos.
• Provide technical support through all project stages.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for various projects.
• Prepare and participate in client meetings and presentations.
• Mentor project engineers and design technicians.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD Civil3D

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineering license (PE)

Job description

LJA Land Development is seeking a Project Manager to lead engineering efforts across residential, commercial, institutional, and industrial land development projects. You will interpret, organize, and coordinate engineering work, ensuring quality and compliance across multiple project types.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, a PE license, and at least 8 years of progressive design and project management experience.