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Project Manager - Transportation (Program Management)

LJA ENGINEERING
Austin, TX , US
Full-time

TRANSPORTATION PROJECT MANAGER FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

WHY EXPAND YOUR CAREER HERE?

LJA is offering a Project Management position that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The position will enhance your professional development, help you excel in your strong areas and build in others areas for growth, and allow you to lead projects that best fit your interests, drive, and skill.

The structure of our organization is designed to empower you and create an easier path to successful projects. The main driver is the diverse, effective, and dedicated staff that you will have working on your projects.

The LJA team is self-driven, egger learners, and will take ownership of the project under your guidance.

At LJA, you’ll experience a culture of camaraderie, teamwork, and inclusivity, where you'll be part of something bigger.

The culture is sustained by a team of individuals who promote mutual support and encouragement, fostering an environment conducive to achieving personal excellence.

OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS!

Our extensive client base provides a wide spectrum of projects, each offering a unique set of challenges and opportunities.

A career in Program Management is an interactive experience directly with the clients, where personal communication skills thrive.

You’ll have team support, cutting edge technologies, and guidance from the top leaders in the industry to continually accomplish your goals and career growth.

Imagine starting each day with a genuine eagerness to collaborate and contribute within a stimulating professional environment!

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE

Our exciting and entrepreneurial culture will allow you to think creatively, solve problems and meet the needs of our clients daily.

A typical day might include the following :

  • Manage and maintain project schedules and financial requirements
  • Work closely with the owner of the facility, representing the client and LJA
  • Uses advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
  • Project Managerwill interact with Client and other consultants and must have strong communication skills.
  • Will serve a management role on GEC and CEC programs for TXDOT, Regional Mobility Authorities, and other large agencies.

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong communication skills to interact with clients and internal employees
  • 10-15 years of experience with MicroStation, Geopak (or Open Roads) and TxDOT procedures
  • Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and / or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs
  • Proven experience in handling project management responsibilities including multiple deadlines
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • Program Management experience preferred.
  • Licensed as a Professional Engineer

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE

  • Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
  • Previous experience co-locating with client for periods of a project
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team Mentality
  • Experience with MicroStation ORD is a plus

OWN YOUR FUTURE AT LJA

As a 100% employee-owned company, LJA Engineering, Inc. promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees.

With more than 55 office locations, and nearly 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.

LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families.

A few of our benefits include :

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Optional Flexible Work Schedule
  • Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
  • Yearend merit bonus
  • Health, dental and vision plans with options
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
  • Education and tuition reimbursement programs
  • Referral bonus program
  • Company sponsored volunteer and philanthropy opportunities
  • Memberships to professional organizations
  • Career path discussions with your manager and / or group leadership

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