Project Director - Land Development

LJA

About The Position

As a Project Director at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for leading the sales and execution activities for land development projects in the Greater Denver region. You’ll oversee project managers in their daily operations, focusing on business development, quality assurance, and problem resolution.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Georgia.
15+ years of experience in land development entitlement and engineering.
3+ years of experience as a practice leader and business developer in the Georgia market.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
Experience mentoring and developing project managers.
Proven leadership in managing large-scale, complex land development projects

Responsibilities

Building relationships and growing business in residential, commercial, and industrial land development sectors.
Leading business development efforts by marketing to existing clients and identifying new opportunities.
Supporting land development entitlement activities and serving as a trusted advisor to clients.
Assisting in technical business development efforts such as qualification statements and presentations.
Reviewing and approving scopes, budgets, and project schedules.
Managing team performance and providing leadership across assigned projects.
Participating in quarterly operations meetings with company leadership.
Engaging in professional associations and community organizations.

Benefits

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.