Sr. Designer - Land Development

LJA•Katy, TX

54d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr Designer at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for planning and preparing civil site/land projects with little or no supervision from the Project Manager.

Requirements

Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience
10+ years of progressive drafting and design experience
AutoCAD Civil 3D experience
Effective communication skills both oral and written

Nice To Haves

Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers and public agency officials
Extensive contact with outside agencies and project team members
Ability to build strong relationships

Responsibilities

Assist with establishing production budgets based on work required
General understanding of “FEMA” submittals for projects
Apply manpower needs for deadlines and budgets
Determine and schedule project deadlines
Assist with change order/revision documentation on plan sets
Prepare a construction phasing plan for the completion of a project
Prepare Engineer’s cost estimates and bid quantities
Delegate work to junior level designers, EIT’s and drafters
Assist in implementing policies and procedures for production staff
Assist in implementing Cad Standards. I.e. Templates, Blocks, Details, Civil 3D Style Creation and Standards Manual
Train junior level designers, drafters and E.I.T.'s in all aspects of design
Design subdivisions and site projects located throughout the greater Houston Metropolitan area
Assist in master planning for various M.U.D.'s, including utilities, detention and dirt balancing
Collaborate with various reviewing agencies to address comments and receive permits
Perform various feasibility exercises including research, exhibits, cost estimates and establishing mitigation and detention requirements
Other assigned duties as required