Sr. Director - Land Development

LJA Engineering, Inc.; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits

Family Support

Education Support

Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

Career Growth

Fun Culture

Job summary

LJA Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Director in Land Development to lead strategic planning, project design, and client management across a broad range of development projects.

The role emphasizes ownership in a 100% employee-owned firm, with opportunities to grow, build client relationships, and guide senior teams through complex land development challenges.

Qualifications

• P.E. license and active status as a professional engineer.
• 12+ years of managerial experience.
• 12+ years of experience in land development engineering.
• Proficiency with market-appropriate design software.
• Excellent attention to detail and impeccable work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, project design, QA and client management.
• Develop systems and controls to ensure quality standards.
• Grow business in Land Development through relationships and BD.
• Manage land development projects, budgets and schedules.
• Collaborate with senior management and assist in developing long-range plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Job description

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 Sr. Director at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for strategic planning, project design, quality assurance and problem resolution, as well as business development and client management. A Sr. Director must execute project design and management to meet company objectives, collaborate with senior management and assist in the development of systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Building relationships and growing business in Land Development sector.
• Assist in the development of business by a marketing company to existing clients and as well identifying and marketing to new clients.
• Meeting with existing and potential clients in the development community for business development purposes.
• Attend functions outside of normal business hours to represent LJA at various events / seminars / workshops.
• Leading and managing the executions of land development projects.
• Developing scope, budget, and schedule.
• Managing design team's performance on assigned projects.
• Assist in the development of intermediate and long-range plans for systems operation, maintenance, and expansion to ensure adequate services to customers.
• Reviews and recommends payment for damage claims against the company to ensure company position is consistent and legally defensible.
• Reviews major work orders. Approves and justifies construction budgets and operations budgets.
• Prepares reports for and advises senior management on a regular basis regarding the activities of the department.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• P.E. License
• 12+ year’s managerial experience
• 12+ years of experience in Land Development engineering
• Proficiency in appropriate software for the market
• Excellent attention to detail and impeccable work ethic
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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.

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