Project Manager - Land Development

LJA•Sugar Hill, GA

About The Position

As a Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will lead a team of EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen in producing construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, and other deliverables requested or required by clients. You will manage daily operations and deliverables for single-family residential and commercial development projects, and plan, coordinate, and direct large engineering projects or multiple smaller projects with complex features. The role involves client and consultant interaction and applying advanced techniques, engineering principles, and related disciplines. The position also includes civil site planning and design, due diligence, permitting, oversight of civil consultants, and supervision of design using engineering analysis software and AutoCAD Civil 3D and Hydraflow. The Project Manager is expected to stay current on codes and industry standards and perform related responsibilities as appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia.
At least 7 years of post-graduate experience.
Ability to build strong relationships.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external partners, including clients, sub-consultants, and utility companies.
Excellent time and project management skills.
Organized, dependable, and professional.
Experience with permitting at federal, state, regional, county, and local levels.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to multitask, prioritize workflow appropriately, and complete tasks.
Client-service orientation, self-starter approach, and ability to work as a team player.
Problem-solving ability.
Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
Experience or knowledge using AutoCAD Civil 3D, Hydraflow, and analysis software.

Responsibilities

Lead EITs, designers, and CAD draftsmen in producing client-requested construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, and other deliverables.
Manage daily operations and deliverables for single-family residential and commercial development projects.
Plan, coordinate, and direct large engineering projects or multiple smaller projects with complex features.
Interact with clients and other consultants.
Use AutoCAD and field-team data to create drawings; compile information for plans, as-builts, and final plats.
Assist with preparing preliminary information and specifications for plans, calculations, drawings, visual aids, layouts, and designs.
Assist in obtaining project permits and approvals.
Perform due diligence for site selection and site planning, including preliminary local zoning and environmental evaluation.
Assist in site plan design, including conceptual drainage, grading, and Low Impact Development (LID) plans.
Supervise design using analysis software, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and Hydraflow.
Keep current with changes in state and national codes and industry standards.
Oversee and administer activities of civil consultants, including geotechnical and surveying consultants.
Help define site design concept documents for projects.
Perform site and facility condition assessments.
Exercise judgment in developing work details and making preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.
Perform other appropriate responsibilities associated with the position.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Paid time off and paid holidays, plus an office closure between Christmas and New Year's.
Multiple health and dental plan options.
Pet-related benefits and mental health support.
Paid maternity and parental leave.
Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses.
Referral bonuses.
Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
Memberships to industry organizations.
Internal mobility and career growth opportunities.
LJA social events, employee sports teams, and bring-your-kid-to-work day.