Sr. Project Manager - Transportation

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 Sr. Project Manager at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for leading a team of project managers and engineers to deliver high-quality civil engineering projects on time and within budget. You’ll oversee project execution, manage schedules and financials, balance resources with leadership, and support business development efforts. In this role, you’ll also mentor and reward your team while fostering a creative, client-focused environment.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Capable of winning work and leading the strategic growth of LJA’s roadway practice through business development, client engagement, and pursuit leadership
• Oversee the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and highway projects while maintaining a focus on technical excellence and client satisfaction
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients and agencies, strengthening partnerships and identifying opportunities for future collaboration
• Manage project resources, schedules, and budgets at a program level to ensure efficiency, profitability, and consistent quality
• Inspire and mentor project teams, promoting professional growth, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence in transportation design
  
  

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (Alabama preferred)
• Proven project management experience and handling multiple deadlines and budgets
• Effective communication skills to engage with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and employees fostering strong relationships
  
  

IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE:

• Track record of winning ALDOT work
• Track record of County and Municipal wins
• Previous work experience in an AEC related firm
  
  

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.
  
  

To Executive Search Firms & Staffing Agencies: LJA Engineering, Inc. and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from any agencies that have not signed a service agreement. All unsolicited resumes will be considered LJA's property. This includes resumes submitted directly to hiring managers without contacting LJA's Human Resources Talent Department.