Construction Manager - Land Development

LJA

19h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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

As a Construction Manager at LJA Land Development, focusing on Construction Management Inspections you will provide overall construction management services for the Land Development Water/Wastewater Group while working closely with project managers, contractors, inspectors, and project representatives. This role will help support successful project delivery through construction coordination, constructability review, quality assurance/quality control site visits, schedule organization, submittal review, and cost estimating.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience serving as a liaison between project managers, contractors, and project representatives/inspectors.
• Ability to attend on-site construction meetings and pre-construction meetings.
• Ability to periodically visit construction sites for QA/QC.
• Ability to review construction plans and contract documents for constructability.
• Ability to coordinate and organize construction schedules and submittal reviews.
• Ability to prepare cost estimates.
• Ability to drive to and from various outside meetings.
• Ability to inspect water/wastewater facility project sites.
• Ability to work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting construction management services for water/wastewater or land development projects.
• Strong organization skills to help manage schedules, submittals, meetings, and project coordination.
• A collaborative approach to working with internal project teams, contractors, inspectors, and field representatives.
• A detail-oriented mindset when reviewing plans, contract documents, estimates, and field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Serving as a liaison between project managers, contractors, and project representatives/inspectors.
• Organize or attending on-site construction meetings and pre-construction meetings as required.
• Periodically visiting construction sites for QA/QC.
• Reviewing construction plans and contract documents for constructability.
• Coordinating and organizing construction schedules and submittal reviews.
• Preparing cost estimates.
• Driving to and from outside meetings and inspecting water/wastewater facility project sites.
• Working outdoors as needed, including exposure to inclement weather conditions.
• Reviewing the contractors’ estimate of quantities to verify payment accuracy and approve said estimates

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level