Director - Telecom
Lja
Lead telecom projects, client relations, business development, and engineering
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Converse, TX
Office Full-Time
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
utility design
construction drawings
field data
cost management
training development
project management
- Calculate or determine project utility dimensioning, profile grades, route elevations, underground utility line elevations, underground utility line sizes and quantities of materials.
- Develops and maintains all training material for staff.
- Work independently and with Vice President and President doing business development to aid growth of sector.
- Independently Work with rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from client for use in the development of final construction drawings.
- Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and jobsites for observations may be required.
- Responsible for monthly PM Bill Review and Accounts Receivable.
- Responsible for development of client pricing, budgets, and invoicing
- Help Vice President and President develop all business lines for sector.
- Perform new hire candidate interviews and conduct training for staff development.
- Prioritize and effectively plan work, file records and key documents for easy access by others.
- Ensure team meets project completion dates and budgets.
- Could include collecting field or other utility record data required for completion of construction drawings when necessary.
- Walking to collect field data
What you bring
cad
telecom
permitting
driver's license
15+ years
communication
- Repeated motions (i.e.-typing, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying)
- Past experience in CAD support of subsurface utility engineering or utility design projects.
- Able to lift up to 25 pounds (computer equipment, printers, monitors, paper etc.)
- Strong communication skills
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
- Thorough understanding of civil engineering and utility symbols and terminology with respect to preparation of plan & profile drawings for utility systems located within public rights-of-ways. A functional knowledge of PC applications is required.
- Extended use of electronic devices (i.e.-computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones).
- Driving to and from various outside meetings
- Past experience with the permitting process for Telecommunications firms throughout Texas cities and municipalities.
- 15+ years of recent experience in Telecommunications Markets and business lines.
- Past Experience with business development in Telecommunications markets.
- Mobility within the office including movement between floors and workstation
- Must be able to understand and work directly with survey notes and record utility drawing.
- Jobsite observations factors could include walking and climbing on uneven surfaces, exposure to outdoor environments and extreme weather (heat and freezing temperatures), noise exposure, driving for extended periods of time, exposure to allergens (i.e., pollen, dust, cedar, sumac, poison ivy, etc.), exposure to construction and traffic work zones, possible hand and power tool use, and extended periods of Personal Protective Equipment use.
- Sit for extended periods of time working on computer
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Some experience interpreting utility records, engineering plan and profiles and preparing base drawings from survey notes and be open to learning new ways to input 2D and 3D utility data into exhibits.
- 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 to meet company safety standards.
- 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.
- This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, flexible time available upon request
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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.
- 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.”
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.
- 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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