Director - Land Development

LJA • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

The Director at LJA Land Development manages larger, complex projects and provides senior oversight of project managers. The Director serves as the primary client contact for ongoing projects and helps build relationships and grow business in the Land Development sector. The role includes marketing services to existing and potential clients, meeting with development-community clients, and representing LJA at events, seminars, and workshops outside normal business hours.

The Director leads land development project execution, develops project scopes, budgets, and schedules, and manages the design team’s performance. Responsibilities also include helping develop intermediate and long-range plans for systems operations, maintenance, and expansion; reviewing and recommending payment for damage claims; reviewing major work orders; approving and justifying construction and operations budgets; and regularly reporting to and advising senior management about department activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an ABET-accredited university; Civil Engineering is preferred.
• PE Certification.

Nice To Haves

• 20+ years of experience in Land Development.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Previous work experience in the engineering industry.
• Experience with Bluebeam and water resources software (HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS).
• Strong communication skills.
• Team mentality.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships and grow business in the Land Development sector.
• Assist in developing business by marketing to existing clients and identifying and marketing to new clients.
• Meet with existing and potential clients in the development community for business development.
• Attend events, seminars, and workshops outside normal business hours to represent LJA.
• Lead and manage the execution of land development projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Manage the design team’s performance on assigned projects.
• Assist in developing intermediate and long-range plans for systems operation, maintenance, and expansion to ensure adequate services to customers.
• Review and recommend payment for damage claims against the company, ensuring the company’s position is consistent and legally defensible.
• Review major work orders.
• Approve and justify construction and operations budgets.
• Prepare reports for and regularly advise senior management regarding department activities.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off and paid holidays, including a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Multiple health and dental plan options.
• Pet benefits.
• Mental health support.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses through the Learning and Development team.
• Referral bonuses.
• Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Memberships to industry organizations.
• Internal mobility opportunities for career advancement.
• LJA social events and employee sports teams, and bring-your-kid-to-work day.

What This Job Offers

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