Group Manager - Public Infrastructure
Lja
Lead public works engineering team, manage projects, grow municipal client base.
14 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
McKinney, TX
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
quality assurance
budget review
project planning
team management
process improvement
business development
- Ensuring quality assurance for group deliverables.
- Reviewing major work orders and approving project budgets.
- Developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
- Managing direct reports, including recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
- Creating, maintaining, and improving internal processes within the group.
- Developing business by marketing to existing clients as well as identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
- Supporting technical efforts for business development, including preparation of responses to RFPs and SOQs, presentation materials, and coordination of office resources.
- Meeting with cities, counties, and local agencies for business development purposes.
- Leading a team of design engineering professionals to produce construction plans, specifications, and estimates for public works projects.
- Building a practice to support O&M for municipal utility districts, asset management and condition assessment programs, and managing the Construction Phase Services group.
- Participating in professional and industry organizations to enhance company visibility and engagement.
- Leading the regional practice for the Lead & Copper Rule Revision.
- Building relationships and growing business in the public sector.
- Preparing reports for and advising senior management on group activities.
What you bring
10+ years
pe license
civil engineering
public works
management
biz dev
- 10+ years of experience in engineering design for public works projects.
- Strong communication skills.
- Previous experience managing direct reports.
- Experience developing operational and quality improvement processes.
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
- Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and team relationships.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
- Previous experience working within or alongside a municipal Public Works department.
- Demonstrated success leading business development efforts and growing service lines.
- Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
- 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.
- Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
- 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.
- Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
- Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
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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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