Sr. Project Manager - Land Development

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POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Sr. 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.

• Planning, coordinating and directing a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features.
• Supervision of engineering and support personnel.
• Analyzing project scope, client’s RFP and firm’s proposal. Organize work on project and set procedures in accomplishing project
• Developing and monitoring project design schedule to meet client and firm time objectives.
• Developing and monitoring 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 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 include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer

• 10+ years of post-graduate experience or master’s degree and 2-3+ years of post-Master’s experience.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

• Proven business development experience or strong interest in client development.
• Deep familiarity with local agency regulations and permitting processes.
• Experience leading large, multi-disciplinary teams or high-profile projects.
• Existing relationships within local development or municipal communities.

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, including 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 Engineering, 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering

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