Title: Assistant Project Manager
Division: Public Works – Special Districts
LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.
Summary: As an Assistant Project Manager the prospective employee serve as a Manager on public works projects with responsibility for applying knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas using advanced techniques, theory, precepts and practices in a specialized engineering field and related sciences and disciplines.
General Responsibilities:
Able to attend and conduct meetings successfully with MUDs, clients and team members, with minimal assistance from a Project Manager.Independently performs engineering assignments with minimal assistance from the Project Manager.Responsible for the preparation of feasibility studies.Responsible for the engineering design of water, sanitary and storm sewer, paving and drainage facilities.Coordinate with other disciplines and outside consultants as required.Knowledgeable understanding of Construction Administration and the Construction Phase process.Commendable understanding of how MUDs operate, TCEQ rules and Bond Issues.Participate in the Construction Administration process by responding to RFI’s, reviewing Contractor Submittals, and attending meetings in the field.Commendable understanding of governmental public and private development codes and ordinances.Assists and or creates plans, schedules; conducts or coordinates engineering work involving conventional engineering practices.Attend and be able to run project kickoff meetings, pre-bid meetings, and pre-construction meetings.Communication and coordination with client.Provide engineering design and preparation of construction drawings and specifications for moderate to complex engineering projects.Serve as point of information and contact related to meeting minutes, shop drawings, reviewing logs, change order reviews and logs, and answering requests for information.Provide project status updates throughout design and construction.
Required Education/Licenses:
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required.EIT License required and future pathway to Licensed Professional Engineer
Required Experience:
4 + years of specialized experience.Strong communication skillsAbility to build strong relationships
Full-time
Katy, TX
