Sr. Project Manager - Telecom

LJA Engineering; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company specializing in civil engineering and public infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to lead projects and manage a talented team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality utility design solutions. With a commitment to employee ownership and professional development, you will thrive in an environment that values innovation and collaboration. Your expertise in CAD and project management will be essential in driving successful outcomes for diverse utility projects. If you're passionate about making a difference in civil engineering, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Ownership

Health Benefits

Professional Development

Flexible Work Hours

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CAD experience, especially with utility design projects.
• 5+ years of managing staff and projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and preparation of detailed CAD drawings for utility systems.
• Collaborate with clients and manage project budgets and timelines.

Skills

CAD Management

Team Leadership

Project Management

Utility Design

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering License

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

LJA is an employee-owned company, and our people carry pride into their projects and workplaces. We have talented employees across the nation and are always looking for exceptional individuals to join the LJA team. With 70+ office locations, LJA is growing and offers great benefits, being 100% employee owned.

General Responsibilities:

1. Understand civil engineering and utility symbols and terminology related to plan & profile drawings for utility systems within public rights-of-way. Proficiency in PC applications, MicroStation, and AutoCAD is required.
2. Work independently and with the Vice President to oversee the design and preparation of detailed CAD drawings for private underground utility systems.
3. Provide CAD support for Utility coordination, Subsurface Utility Engineering, and Municipal Projects as workload demands.
4. Ensure project completion within set deadlines and budgets, collaborating with leadership and clients.
5. Manage the design and decision-making process, including sketches, drawings, specifications, and engineering data from clients or the Vice President, for final construction drawings.
6. Work directly with survey notes and record utility drawings, understanding and interpreting them accurately.
7. Plot plan view and plan & profile drawings, including cross-sections, elevations, and structures such as buildings, roads, utilities, and tunnels, based on survey notes or utility records.
8. Collect field or utility record data as needed for construction drawings.
9. Calculate project utility dimensions, grades, elevations, line sizes, and material quantities.
10. Develop and maintain quality control standards for aerial and underground designs.
11. Create and update training materials for staff development.
12. Develop client pricing, budgets, and handle invoicing processes.
13. Review monthly project management bills and manage accounts receivable.
14. Conduct new hire interviews and train staff for development.
15. Prioritize work, organize records, and maintain easy access to key documents.
16. Collaborate effectively with clients, staff, supervisors, and principals.
17. Participate in safety training and adhere to safety standards.
18. Maintain a safe and efficient working environment at all times.

Required Experience:

1. Ability to build strong professional relationships.
2. Minimum of 5+ years managing staff, projects, and budgets.
3. At least 10+ years of recent CAD experience, preferably with utility design projects.
4. Proficiency in line styles, cell properties, coordinate systems, and profile data extraction, including TIN or DTM files and scaling techniques.
5. Experience interpreting utility records and engineering plans, and creating base drawings from survey notes.
6. Experience creating utility facility drawings for telecommunications, electric, gas, sewer, or water systems.
7. Previous CAD support experience for subsurface utility engineering or utility design projects.
8. Experience with the permitting process in Central Texas, including cities and utilities such as Austin Energy, PEC, Oncor, AT&T, etc.

Physical Requirements:

1. Extended periods of computer work.
2. Travel to meetings and job sites.
3. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds and mobility within the office.
4. Repetitive motions such as typing and reaching.
5. Walking for data collection.
6. Work may involve outdoor activities, exposure to weather, construction zones, allergens, and PPE use.
7. Prolonged use of electronic devices.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide protections for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to review their rights according to federal employment laws.

About the company

Specializing in Civil Engineering, Public Infrastructure, Land Development, Transportation, Water Resources, Energy Services, Rail, Surveying, and Construction Engineering.