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Lja

Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

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Lja

Provides engineering, planning, and consulting services across a range of industries.

Assist project management, develop civil site designs and oversee engineering work.
24 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Coral Gables, FL
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

Description

plan prep
design coordination
contract review
client coordination
supervision
technical judgment
  • Exercises judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • 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.
  • Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given.
  • 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.
  • Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates them directly with LJA.

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • 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.

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

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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.

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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