Project Director - Environmental

Project Director – Environmental

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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.

• 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 Project Director at LJA Environmental, you will oversee the Business Development within the market area, including Georgia and surrounding states. Responsible for building the service line within the market area and ultimately leading a team.

• Initially carrying out site investigations, collecting, processing, and evaluating off‑site and on‑site data, processing and interpreting biological, physical, chemical, geographical, and geological data for preparing environmental reports and work plans accordingly
• Interviewing, managing, and training additional staff as the need arises to add such staff
• Coordinating with external scientists, engineers, and other regulators, providing technical assistance to engineers and program managers for project design alternatives, and maintaining the project standards as per the guidelines by regulatory authorities
• Preparation of and QA/QC of technical reports, preparation of progress reports in accordance with other organizational operations
• Coordinating with suppliers, fieldwork coordinators, subcontractors, and other field staff, supervising the fieldwork for accomplishing the project work for the organization
• Preparation of Level of Effort estimates and scopes of work, coordination and management of subconsultants LOE and scopes, preparation of proposals and subconsultant agreements
• Managing the contract discussions with third‑party contractors, local planning authorities, and other project‑specific personnel for carrying out the project responsibilities efficiently
• Maintain and utilize up to data guidance documents and tool kits to be used in compliance with all regulatory entities for which technical reports and NEPA documents are prepared by the organization

• Minimum Bachelor of Science, Master’s preferred, in one of the following or related fields:
  Marine Biology, Rangeland Ecology, Ecology, Soil Science, Geography

• Working knowledge of CWA, ESA, ASTM, and NEPA processes, including permitting and mitigation
• Strong communication skills and ability to build strong relationships
• 15+ years of experience

• 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, along with mental health support
• Family Support:
  Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most
• Education Support:
  Tuition reimbursement and in‑house courses provided by our Learning and Development team
• Referral Bonuses:
  Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow
• Community Impact:
  Company‑sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives
• Professional Development:
  Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing
• Career Growth:
  Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.