Assistant Project Manager - Public Infrastructure

Position OverviewAs an Assistant Project Manager in LJA Land Development, you will support the delivery of public infrastructure projects while continuing to perform hands-on engineering work. This role bridges project engineering and project management, with responsibilities that include coordination with project managers, design teams, and clients, while developing skills related to project delivery and management. Projects may include water and wastewater systems, drainage, and local infrastructure work.Typical DaySupporting the Project Manager with proposals, project delivery, scheduling, billing, and client coordinationPerforming Project Engineering responsibilities, including serving as Engineer of Record when assignedAssisting with and learning the project management aspects of project deliveryDeveloping initial design approaches for major phases of large projects or managing engineering work on smaller projects with minimal supervisionCoordinating with internal design teams to support timely and accurate project executionSupervising and mentoring less experienced engineers and technical support staffRequired Education / License / CertificationsBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering from an ABET-accredited programProfessional Engineer (PE) license in the State of TexasRequired Qualifications4+ years of experience in the civil engineering fieldMinimum of 1 year of experience serving as a Project EngineerExperience supporting water, wastewater, drainage, or local infrastructure projectsStrong written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to build and maintain strong working relationshipsIdeally, You Should Also HaveExperience supporting both project engineering and project management functionsComfort coordinating across project managers, design teams, and clientsInterest in continued growth into a full Project Manager roleBenefitsGenerous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year'sComprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets, along with mental health supportFamily Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters mostEducation Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by the Learning and Development teamReferral Bonuses: Reward for helping to grow the teamCommunity Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiativesProfessional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growingCareer Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your careerFun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, and bring-your-kid-to-work days, among othersJ-18808-Ljbffr