Assistant Project Manager - H&H

LJA•Houston, TX

About The Position

As 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 plans

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering is required
Certified Engineer-in-Training
5+ years of experience in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, FEMA Letters of Map Change, and Floodplain Fill Mitigation Plans in and around Harris County
Proficient in HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS
Strong report writing skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in advanced H&H modeling, such as XP-Storm or 2D modeling is a plus
Ability to build strong relationships

Responsibilities

Assist in managing multiple H&H studies in support of Land Development Projects
Review project requirements to determine and prepare models for the analysis
Performs 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 solutions
Determines additional information that is needed from internal clients and coordinates directly with them to obtain the needed data
Makes basic decisions regarding alternative procedures when information is not given
Communicate effectively with all internal LJA personnel involved with the project
Prepare scopes and budgets as requested for review by the H&H Project Manager
Assist in the preparation of presentation materials
Assist in coordinating and directing large and important engineering projects or several smaller projects with many complex features
Assist with daily operations and schedules for H&H engineering analysis to support the Land Division

Benefits

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
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.