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Project Manager

LJA
Tucson, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 8/5/2025 CLOSED ON 8/18/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at LJA?

Title:
Project Manager

Division:
Land Development & Public Works

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
:
The Project Manager (PM) will assist senior management with administering civil projects. Projects include master planning, street and utility rehabilitation and new design; drainage, water and wastewater design – new and rehab; and private single-family subdivision, multifamily and commercial site design. Aspects of the job include project and staff management, QA/QC of deliverables, client relations, meetings, team leadership, planning, analysis, design, bid/construction phases and regulatory clearance.

General Responsibilities:

  • Project design to include, but not limited to, utility master planning and design (water and wastewater), specifically water plant design (booster stations, reservoirs, water treatment), sewer lift station design, and water system modeling.
  • Production of the construction documents requiring accomplished skills with AUTOCAD, WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT
  • Review of plans, specs, and contract documents for QA/QC
  • Process construction documents thru applicable government agencies
  • Meetings with Clients and Contractors
  • Bid Phase Services
  • Construction Phase Services, including field visits, inspections, and report preparation
  • Management of project schedules and budgets
  • Supervision of technical staff and EIT's
  • Marketing with existing and potential clients including assistance in preparation of proposals, etc.
  • (Note: All of the above work will be accomplished under the supervision of senior management staff; however, the PM will be expected to grow in his/her knowledge and take on increasing responsibilities.)

Required Education/Licenses:

  • Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering is required.
  • Registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer

Required Experience:

  • Project design and management experience for private and public clients.
  • 3 years' minimum experience in Civil/Public Works Engineering and 2 years' experience as a P.E. preferred
  • Strong communication skills (written and oral) & demonstrated technical aptitude
  • Strong marketing skills
  • Ability to build strong relationships
  • Accomplished skills with AUTOCAD, WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT

Salary : $80,000 - $120,000

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