Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

Description

• Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.
• Perform civil engineering plans preparation in water and wastewater distribution and conveyance infrastructure, focused on site design project components including site layout, infrastructure piping, roadways, paving, grading, drainage, and stormwater infrastructure.
• Plans, schedules, conducts, or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices but may include a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements.
• Reviews of contractor submittals for conformance with contract plans and specifications, and evaluate requests for information as part of engineering services during construction.
• Supervision of less experienced engineers or technical support personnel is exercised on an assignment basis and is not an ongoing substantial component at this level.
• Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.

Requirements

• Possess strong working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Licensed Professional Engineer preferred
• Have experience with the planning and design of facility layout and site design projects.
• Bachelor of Science, in Civil Engineering is required.
• Possess drainage design experience is preferred; Cascade 2001 and/or ICPR Version 4 is preferred.
• Have experience in developing working drawings for civil site plans (layout, plan and profile, grading, drainage, and paving).
• 5+ years of post-graduate experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Miami-Dade County design/permitting experience is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance