Project Manager - Transportation - LJA : Job Details

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WHY EXPAND YOUR CAREER HERE?

LJA is offering a Project Management position that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The position will enhance your professional development, help you excel in your strong areas and build in other areas for growth, and allow you to lead projects that best fit your interests, drive, and skill. The structure of our organization is designed to empower you and create an easier path to successful projects. The main driver is the diverse, effective, and dedicated staff that you will have working on your projects. The LJA team is self-driven, eager learners, and will take ownership of the project under your guidance.

TRANSPORTATION PROJECT MANAGER

WHY EXPAND YOUR CAREER HERE?

LJA is offering a Project Management position that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The position will enhance your professional development, help you excel in your strong areas and build in other areas for growth, and allow you to lead projects that best fit your interests, drive, and skill. The structure of our organization is designed to empower you and create an easier path to successful projects. The main driver is the diverse, effective, and dedicated staff that you will have working on your projects. The LJA team is self-driven, eager learners, and will take ownership of the project under your guidance.

At LJA, you'll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger. The culture is sustained by a team that promotes mutual support and encouragement. Your greatest asset, outside of your own personal skills, and that of your teams, will be the support system you have with the other Project Managers.

OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS!

Our extensive client base provides a wide spectrum of projects, each offering a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Whether you thrive in solving intricate mathematical problems, excel in generating innovative solutions, or possess strong interpersonal skills, there's a place for you to shine. The clients we represent are across the full spectrum of the Transportation industry, including State, RMA's, County, Municipal, Rail, and private entities.

Imagine starting each day with a genuine eagerness to collaborate and contribute within a stimulating professional environment!

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

• Performing design calculations, preparing plans, and directing schematic designs for TxDOT and local government projects.
• Managing and maintaining project schedules and financial requirements.
• Using advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices.
• Interacting with clients and other consultants.
• Exercising judgment in independently evaluating, selecting, and adapting standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Managing/mentoring direct reports
• Participating in team lunches, breakfasts, and social activities

“Must Have” Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer
• 10+ years of experience with MicroStation, Geopak (or Open Roads), and TxDOT procedures
• Proven project management experience and handling multiple deadlines and budgets
• Effective communication skills to engage with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and employees fostering strong relationships.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing work assignments and project needs, often on short notice

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with MicroStation ORD
• Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
• LGPP Certification

Own Your Future at LJA

As a 100% employee-owned company, LJA Engineering, Inc. promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 55 office locations and nearly 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.

LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Optional Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year's Day)
• Health, dental, and vision plans with options
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs
• Referral bonus program
• Company-sponsored volunteer and philanthropy opportunities
• Memberships to professional organizations
• Career path discussions with your manager and/or group leadership

Learn more at www.lja.com

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management and Information Technology

• Civil Engineering

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