Job Title:
Project Manager - Land Development
Company: LJA
Location: Buford, GA
Created: 2026-03-13
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Project 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. 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 Position Overview: As a Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for leading a team of EIT's, designers, and CAD draftsmen to produce construction plans, exhibits, reports, tables, etc. as may be requested/required by the client. A typical day might include: Be responsible for the daily operations and deliverables that may be necessary for the development of single-family residential and commercial projects. Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts, and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines. As a Project Manager you will plan, coordinate, and direct a large and important engineering project or a number of smaller projects with many complex features. Project Manager will interact with the Client and other consultants and must have good communication skills. Required Education/License/Certifications: Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Georgia Required Qualifications: 7+ years of post-graduate experience Ability to build strong relationships Ability to effectively communicate with internal and external partners including clients, sub-consultants, and utility companies Excellent time and project management skills Organized, dependable, and professional Experience with permitting at federal, state, regional, county, and local levels Level Up With LJA: 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. 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. 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. To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.