Associate Project Manager - PLA

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

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 Assistant Project Manager at LJA Land Development
, you will be responsible for leveraging internal departments like surveying, contract administration, and environmental engineering to work with various specialists to implement new technologies and software the Landscape Architecture team is building the foundations for a future that integrates data, research, and the latest innovations in our design process.

• Manage small‑medium projects while meeting the needs of the Project Manager as a team member on larger projects at all phases
• Maintain project design styles, aesthetics, and quality to ensure high‑quality required for clients’ needs in decision‑making and marketing. Work with the Studio Lead and Project Principals to ensure the projects deliver upon client needs, budgets, and capacities.
• Understand workloads needed to meet projects timelines and work with Senior Leadership on scheduling
• Develop working knowledge of appropriate construction, finishing, and planting materials
• Lead and assist project Landscape Designers and staff to produce graphics and construction documents based on project needs and requirements
• Responsible for keeping project information well‑coordinated between project team members
• Promptly and regularly communicate with clients, other consultants, and team members to both successfully deliver high‑quality, built projects and to develop long‑term relationships
• Continue development of skills in graphic communication, efficiency, and knowledge in areas of design including, but not limited to, site design, planting design, and constructability.
• Actively work with senior staff to implement new and improve existing techniques, tools, and processes in both the delivery and administration of projects.
• Work with Project Managers to develop and maintain libraries of specific CAD details and templates to elevate the standard of documentation and enable future BIM transition.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Landscape Architecture (or related fields)
• PLA licensure a plus

• 3–6 years of professional experience
• Capable of independent work and managing small to medium projects
• Ability to consistently perform in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong Site and Planting Design Skills
• Strong foundation in Graphic Communication
• Strong presentation skills
• Proficient in/familiar with commonly used software such as:
  AutoCAD, GIS, Photoshop, InDesign, Sketch‑up, Lumion, Revit, Landmark, Rhino, Microsoft Office

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.
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