Sr. Project Manager - Land Development

LJA

Pensacola (FL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Benefits package

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer days

Professional memberships

Career growth

Fun culture

Job summary

LJA Land Development is seeking a Senior Project Manager to interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate engineering projects with significant impact on major programs. You will lead cross-functional teams across offices and field sites, ensuring safety, quality and timely delivery while maintaining client focus.

The role demands vision for complex civil site design, strong leadership, and experience in managing engineers and project teams from concept through construction.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) certification required or eligible.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates and directs large or multiple engineering projects with complex features.
Supervise engineering and support personnel.
Analyze project scope, RFPs, and firm proposals; organize work and set procedures.
Develop and monitor design schedules to meet client and firm deadlines.
Manage client budgets and schedules; act as team leader and client liaison.
Engage in business development, proposal writing, and project management.
Oversee less experienced engineers and technical staff.
Conceptualize initial design approaches for major project phases.
Plan and conduct projects with complex design requirements and stringent criteria.
Exercise judgment in selecting and adapting standard techniques and criteria.

Skills

10+ years civil site design

Strong communication

Relationship building

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer

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 Lja Has To Offer

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 Senior Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating engineering projects which have unique or controversial problems and an important effect on major company programs.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

Plans, coordinates and directs a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features.
Supervision of engineering and support personnel.
Analyze project scope, client’s RFP and firm’s proposal. Organize work on project and set procedures in accomplishing project
Develop and monitor project design schedule to meet client and firm time objectives.
Develop and monitor client’s budget and schedule.
Senior Project Manager is both a team leader and a client manager.
Business development, proposal writing and project management
Managing less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
Conceptualizing the initial design approach for a major phases of a large project, or have overall responsibility for the engineering work on a project
Planning, scheduling and conducting or coordinating engineering projects involving conventional engineering practices as well as projects that includes a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements
Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

10+ years of post-graduate experience in commercial and industrial civil site design.
Strong communication skills
Ability to build strong relationships
Experience in managing other engineers and projects

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

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.