Sr. Director - Land Development

LJA; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Health and dental benefits

Education support

Professional development opportunities

LJA social events

Job summary

LJA is seeking a Sr. Director in Land Development located in Town of Florida, New York. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of managerial and land development engineering experience. Responsibilities include strategic planning, project design, quality assurance, and client management. The role also involves leading a design team, managing project schedules, and developing business opportunities within the sector. LJA offers generous benefits, including PTO, health coverage, tuition reimbursement, and a fun employee culture.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of managerial experience required.
• 12+ years of experience in Land Development engineering required.
• Excellent attention to detail and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic planning and project design.
• Collaborate with senior management on quality standards.
• Lead and manage execution of land development projects.

Skills

Managerial experience

Land Development engineering experience

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

Engineering software proficiency

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. You will have the chance to collaborate daily with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders, whether in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes.

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
• Flexible approach for every team and office
• Culture of continuous learning and personal growth
• Commitment to effective communication and evolution
• Opportunity to have fun while creating impact

Position Overview

As a Sr. Director in Land Development, you will be responsible for strategic planning, project design, quality assurance, problem resolution, business development, and client management. The role executes project design and management to meet company objectives, collaborates with senior management, and helps develop systems and controls to ensure compliance with quality standards.

A Typical Day Might Include

• Building relationships and growing business in Land Development sector.
• Assisting in the development of business through a marketing company with existing clients and identifying new clients.
• Meeting with existing and potential clients in the development community for business development purposes.
• Attending functions outside of normal business hours to represent LJA at events, seminars, and workshops.
• Leading and managing execution of land development projects.
• Developing scope, budget, and schedule.
• Managing design team performance on assigned projects.
• Assisting in the development of intermediate and long‑range plans for systems operation, maintenance, and expansion to ensure adequate services to customers.
• Reviewing and recommending payment for damage claims against the company to keep positions consistent and legally defensible.
• Reviewing major work orders; approving and justifying construction and operations budgets.
• Preparing reports for and advising senior management on a regular basis regarding departmental activities.

Required Education / Licensing / Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

Required Qualifications

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

Benefits

• Generous time off: PTO, paid holidays, and full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, pets, and mental health support.
• Family support: paid maternity and parental leave.
• Education support: tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses by the Learning and Development team.
• Referral bonuses for recruiting talent.
• Community impact: company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional development: memberships to industry organizations.
• Career growth: strong internal mobility opportunities.
• Fun culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring‑your‑kid‑to‑work day.