Assistant Project Manager Land DevelopmentLJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and a shared vision of success.
Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:Employee-owned. Client-focusedEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Consistently ranked as a Top WorkplaceInternal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industryWe celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approachOur culture champions continuous learning and personal growthWe believe success comes through constant evolution and communicationWe are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impactAs a Assistant Project Manager at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for providing various drainage analyses and design support to our land development clients. The H&H group creates drainage studies in support of design for our diverse client base that incorporates their specific needs while providing the added benefits of optimized conservation, amenities, and effective land development plansA typical day might include:Assist in managing multiple H&H studies in support of Land Development ProjectsReview project requirements to determine and prepare models for the analysisPerforms hydraulic calculations and provides direction to technical support or drafting personnel.Assignments require the investigation of a limited number of variables; supervisory assistance is provided on unusual problems and possible solutionsDetermines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates directly with them to obtain the needed dataMakes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not givenCommunicate effectively with all internal LJA personnel involved with the projectPrepare scopes and budgets as requested for review by the H&H Project ManagerAssist in the preparation of presentation materialsAssist in coordinating and directing large and important engineering projects or several smaller projects with many complex featuresAssist with daily operations and schedules for H&H engineering analysis to support the Land DivisionRequired education/license/certifications:A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is requiredCertified Engineer-in-TrainingRequired qualifications:5+ years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, FEMA Letters of Map Change, and Floodplain Fill Mitigation Plans in and around Harris CountyProficient in HEC-HMS, HEC-RASExperience in advanced H&H modeling, such as XP-Storm or 2D modeling is a plusStrong report writing skillsIdeally, you should also have:Ability to build strong relationshipsLevel up with LJA:At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big!
We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.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.Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement.
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