Hybrid ROW Project Manager - Transportation bei LJA Engineering, Inc.

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA 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.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

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-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Right of Way Project Manager at LJA Transportation , you will be responsible for coordination and management of all activities on a project while keeping it on schedule and within budget. Public projects will include infrastructure improvement projects subject to Uniform Act requirements and to the policies and procedures of the Texas Department of Transportation.  LJA is seeking someone who is driven, conscientious in their work, and works well with team members in remote locations.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Plan, coordinate, and direct a large public right of way project or multiple smaller projects with many complex features
• Manage projects on day-to-day basis
• Prepare project schedules, budgets, scopes of work, and handle billing/invoicing
• Generate and maintain project status reports
• Use advanced technology, techniques, and practices to resolve challenges throughout the acquisition process and related real estate services disciplines
• Supervise and provide guidance to a team working on a variety of projects
• Manage subconsultants and assume responsibility for invoicing/payments
• Facilitate status meetings and generate meeting minutes
• Maintain client relationships
• Perform business development functions and adhere to etiquette norms
• Execute responsibilities with a sense of urgency while maintaining quality and accuracy of deliverables
• Prepare presentations and reports and effectively communicate in a variety of mediums

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• 4-year college degree (certain experience may be substituted for full degree requirements)
• PMP or SR/WA from the International Right of Way Association
• Texas Real Estate Sales Agent’s or Broker’s license (Texas law license may be substituted)
• Active Texas Notary

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of FIVE (5) years of experience managing public infrastructure projects, including projects with Department of Transportation oversight
• Experience utilizing the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970, as amended
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, especially Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Ability to travel overnight, if needed
• Valid Driver’s License (good driving record)
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships
• Managed projects from schedule, financial, and contractual perspectives
• Ability to manage a team of right of way agents on multiple projects
• Familiarity with acquisition appraisal elements and methodology

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Excellent working knowledge of all phases/aspects of the right of way acquisition process: title, appraisal, negotiation, closing, relocation, Uniform Act, and Texas eminent domain procedures
• Experience working on TxDOT Projects and proficiency with its processes and systems

MIND/BODY ENDURANCE:

• Sit for extended periods of time working on a computer with various software applications
• Intraoffice and Interoffice mobility required to attend project meetings, client meetings, and meetings with team members and support staff
• Actively participate in meetings to follow-up with team members and clients on action items
• Ability to accurately work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Capable of quickly evaluating accuracy in real estate acquisition documents
• Critical thinking and problem-solving attributes
• Ability to drive long distances and for extended periods of time

LEVEL 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.

• Flexible Work Options: Schedules to help you balance life and work.
• 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. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.