Group Manager - Public Infrastructure

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We're guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success. Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• 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

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Group Manager - Public Works at LJA Land Development, you will be responsible for leading the Public Services group in providing high-quality engineering services related to drainage, roadway, and water utility projects for local municipalities. You will oversee a team of design professionals, manage operations, ensure quality delivery of projects, and drive business growth through client relationships, technical excellence, and staff development. This leadership role combines business development, project management, and people management responsibilities to strengthen and expand LJA's municipal engineering presence.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Building relationships and growing business in the public sector.
• Developing business by marketing to existing clients as well as identifying and pursuing new opportunities.
• Meeting with cities, counties, and local agencies for business development purposes.
• Supporting technical efforts for business development, including preparation of responses to RFPs and SOQs, presentation materials, and coordination of office resources.
• Developing project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Building a practice to support O&M for municipal utility districts, asset management and condition assessment programs, and managing the Construction Phase Services group.
• Leading the regional practice for the Lead & Copper Rule Revision.
• Leading a team of design engineering professionals to produce construction plans, specifications, and estimates for public works projects.
• Reviewing major work orders and approving project budgets.
• Preparing reports for and advising senior management on group activities.
• Managing direct reports, including recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Ensuring quality assurance for group deliverables.
• Creating, maintaining, and improving internal processes within the group.
• Participating in professional and industry organizations to enhance company visibility and engagement.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 10+ years of experience in engineering design for public works projects.
• Previous experience managing direct reports.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong client and team relationships.

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Previous experience working within or alongside a municipal Public Works department.
• Demonstrated success leading business development efforts and growing service lines.
• Experience developing operational and quality improvement processes.

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we're 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we're building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• 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.

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