Project Director - Land Development

What LJA Has To Offer 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 giving the benefits of being an employee‑owner. The chance to collaborate daily with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders distinguishes this opportunity.

Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA lets you grow through hands‑on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services. What Makes LJA Different Employee‑owned; client‑focused Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Consistently ranked as a top workplace In‑house recruitment team, training, and marketing department specific to our industry Celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach Culture champions continuous learning and personal growth Belief that success comes through constant evolution and communication Passion for having fun and making money while creating impact Position Overview As a Project Director at LJA Land Development , you will lead and manage project managers while driving strategic growth, design execution, and operational excellence. This role is responsible for overseeing project delivery, ensuring quality standards, and supporting business development efforts while partnering with leadership to align projects with company objectives.

A Typical Day Might Include Leading and managing project managers and design teams on land development and public works projects, ensuring performance, quality, and delivery standards are met. Driving business development efforts by building client relationships, meeting with municipalities and agencies, and supporting RFPs, SOQs, and presentations. Overseeing project execution including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and reviewing major work orders and construction budgets.

Collaborating with leadership on strategic planning, system improvements, and reporting on departmental performance and project activities. Required Education / Licensing / Certifications Bachelor’s degree required. Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Proficiency in relevant engineering and design software for the market. Required Qualifications 8+ years of managerial experience. 8+ years of experience in Land Development engineering. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and drive performance.

Excellent attention to detail and strong work ethic. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ideally, You Should Also Have Experience working with cities, counties, and local agencies.

Experience supporting business development and client growth initiatives. Experience managing budgets, claims, and operational planning at a department level. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr