Project Manager - Public Infrastructure

Overview

What LJA has to offer: LJA provides opportunities to reach your full career potential within an employee-owned structure. You will collaborate with dedicated leaders and gain hands-on experience across a broad range of clients and services, whether in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes.

As a Project Manager at LJA Land Development
, you will manage public infrastructure projects that may include water and wastewater systems, drainage, and local infrastructure work. This role is responsible for fulfilling all requirements of project contracts and applying advanced engineering principles to deliver high-quality project outcomes.

A typical day might include:

• Leading and mentoring EITs, designers, and CAD staff in the development of construction plans, exhibits, reports, and technical deliverables
• Managing daily project operations, including design, construction support, and agency approval efforts
• Planning, coordinating, and directing large, complex projects or multiple smaller projects simultaneously
• Managing project scope, fees, schedules, deliverables, billing, and collections
• Coordinating directly with clients and maintaining strong client relationships
• Collaborating with other LJA disciplines and external consultants
• Prioritizing multiple work assignments with minimal supervision

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Texas

• 6+ years of engineering experience
• Experience managing public infrastructure projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationships

• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with varying levels of complexity
• Comfort leading teams and coordinating across disciplines
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills

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. Your future grows here.

• 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, plus mental health support
• Family Support:
  Paid maternity and parental leave
• Education Support:
  Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses
• Referral Bonuses:
  Rewards for helping us grow
• Community Impact:
  Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
• Professional Development:
  Memberships to industry organizations
• Career Growth:
  Internal mobility opportunities
• Fun Culture:
  Social events, employee sports teams, and family-friendly activities

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies without a signed service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property, including resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.