Group Manager - Land Development

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.

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 Group Manager at LJA Land Development
, you will be responsible for coordinate and direct a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features.

• Lead land development due diligence and entitlement activities for large master planned communities. Strategize, solve problems, and serve as a trusted advisor to the client.
• Be a Brand Ambassador for the Company to grow and develop the LJA Land Development presence in the market.
• Meeting with existing and potential clients in the development community for business development purposes.
• Attend functions outside of normal business hours to represent LJA at various events, seminars, and workshops.
• Provide technical advice and serve as the subject matter expert.
• Provide expertise in collaborative delivery methodologies to internal and external clients.
• Create, maintain, and improve internal processes for delivering projects.

• Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering
• Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer

• Land Development experience in the local market
• Ability to effectively communicate, both oral and written skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

• 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.