Survey Manager - Land Development

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Lja
Provides engineering, planning, and consulting services across a range of industries.
Oversee Raleigh survey team, projects, budgets, client relations, and business development.
15 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Raleigh, NC
Hybrid
Company Size
800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Public Infrastructure
Land Development
Transportation
Water Resources
Energy Services
Rail Services
Surveying
Construction Engineering & Inspection
Sector Specialisms
Public Works
Land Development
Transportation
Rail Services
Energy
Environmental
Surveying
Civil & Site Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
autocad
budget management
schedule management
cost estimation
client liaison
team supervision
  • Assist with business development/marketing support and presentations
  • Responsible for supervision of business and project operations in the Raleigh Region Survey department.
  • Initiate corrective actions
  • Responsible for the supervision of budget, client relations and business development.
  • Prioritize long-term resources
  • Establish office objectives
  • Collaborate with Project Managers to help them determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule
  • Supervise, coach, counsel, and mentor team members
  • Provide guidance to team members
  • Analyze team and group financial performance
  • Manage and lead team working on project scope
  • Maintain project budget and schedule, report results to management
  • Establish group plan
  • Organize project team
  • Maintain executive level client relationships
  • Responsible for overseeing manpower and project projections.
  • Report results to management
  • Communicate with other survey staff
  • Utilize AutoCAD and other related software packages as needed
  • Ensure product quality and reputation
  • Proactively build and maintain relationships with current and future clients
  • Collaborate with PM’s
  • Maintain professional and technical knowledge
  • Promote internal communication
  • Ensure group performance
  • Respond to project inquiries
  • Directly supervises the daily activities of the Survey department, including project time and cost estimates.
  • Establish annual business plan with the President and Vice President
  • Establish project plan and objectives
  • Assist with developing project proposals as needed
  • Balance staffing and workload
  • Serve as liaison between client and project team members
What you bring
project management
communication
industry experience
pls license
relationship building
  • 5 years project management experience locally
  • Strong communication skills
  • 15 years’ experience in the industry
  • PLS License in North Carolina
  • Ability to build strong relationships
Benefits
  • 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.
  • Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
  • Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.
  • Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
  • Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
  • Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
Training + Development
Information not given or found
Company
Overview
Founded 1972
Year Established
The company has been providing engineering and consulting services since its inception.
800+ Employees
Team Size
LJA Engineering operates with a team of over 800 skilled professionals driving innovative solutions.
  • LJA has built a reputation as a leading provider of engineering, planning, and consulting services.
  • The company offers innovative solutions across multiple sectors, including transportation, water resources, and land development.
  • LJA takes on complex projects, ranging from large-scale infrastructure to community-focused initiatives.
  • LJA's work is diverse, from designing efficient transportation systems to revitalizing water resources for sustainable communities.
  • Their portfolio includes impactful projects for municipal governments, private developers, and energy firms.
Culture + Values
  • Collaboration – We work together, across teams and locations, to bring out the best in each other.
  • Ingenuity – We challenge ourselves to think outside the box and create solutions that drive success.
  • Work‑Life Balance – We believe that caring for our people means supporting their well‑being inside and outside of work.
  • Opportunities to Grow – We provide professional development, mentorship, and career advancement paths for our employee‑owners.
  • “Work hard and play harder. We genuinely like our co‑workers, and this shows in everything we do.”
Environment + Sustainability
20% Yearly Vesting
ESOP Contributions
Employee Stock Ownership Plan contributions vest 20% annually, with full vesting after five years.
№1 Ranked Workplace
USA Today's Top Workplace
Recognized as the #1 Top Workplace in the USA by USA Today based on employee-owner feedback.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • LinkedIn does not publicly list explicit DEI goals or gender breakdowns.
  • Measurable gender-related statistics or strategic DEI targets are not disclosed.
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