Director - Telecom chez 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 Director at LJA Telecom, you will be responsible for building and maintain effective relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is collaborative, detail-oriented, and able to translate technical information clearly while supporting business development and project execution.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• 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. 
• Work independently and with Vice President and President doing business development to aid growth of sector.
• Ensure team meets project completion dates and budgets.
• Independently Work with rough sketches, drawings, specifications, and other engineering data received from client for use in the development of final construction drawings.
• Must be able to understand and work directly with survey notes and record utility drawing.
• Help Vice President and President develop all business lines for sector.
• Could include collecting field or other utility record data required for completion of construction drawings when necessary.
• 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.
• Responsible for development of client pricing, budgets, and invoicing
• Responsible for monthly PM Bill Review and Accounts Receivable.
• 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.
• Work willingly with clients, other staff, supervisors, and principals.
• Training to meet company safety standards.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner at all times.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must have a valid driver’s license

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15+ years of recent experience in Telecommunications Markets and business lines.
• 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.
• Past Experience with business development in Telecommunications markets.
• Past experience in CAD support of subsurface utility engineering or utility design projects.
• Past experience with the permitting process for Telecommunications firms throughout Texas cities and municipalities.
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Sit for extended periods of time working on computer
• Driving to and from various outside meetings
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds (computer equipment, printers, monitors, paper etc.).
• Mobility within the office including movement between floors and workstations
• Repeated motions (i.e.-typing, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying)
• Walking to collect field data
• Sit for extended periods of time working on computer
• Driving to and from various outside meetings
• Sitting and/or standing for extended periods of time.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds (computer equipment, printers, monitors, paper etc.).
• Mobility within the office including movement between floors and workstations
• Repeated motions (i.e.-typing, reaching, bending, lifting, and carrying)
• Walking to collect field data
• This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, flexible time available upon request
• Most work is performed in a professional office environment. Some trips to client offices and jobsites for observations may be required.
• 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.
• Extended use of electronic devices (i.e.-computers, printers, copiers, scanners, plotters, and telephones).

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships

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.

• 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.