What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Manager - Infrastructure position at LJA 2025?
Title: Sr. Project Manager
Division: Infrastructure
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 employee will be involved in all aspects of freight railroad services development including business development, planning, design, and construction management.
General Responsibilities:
- Business development for new & existing industrial and freight railroad customers.
- Design development for freight railroad projects (MicroStation and AutoCad).
- Coordination and interaction with clients, railroad internal departments and 3rd parties.
- Management of project schedules and project milestones.
- Manage cost and spending in accordance with budgets.
- Ensure quality products, services, and compliance with Railroad specifications.
- Provide regular project reports.
Required Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Licensed Professional Engineer
Required Experience:
- 10 Years of Class I Railroad design experience
- 5 Years of freight railroad maintenance experience
- Construction experience a plus
- Structural design a plus
- Strong communication skills
- Strong relationship builder
Physical Requirements:
- Walking extended distances on steep and/or uneven surfaces
- Driving to and from various jobsites and outside meetings
- Good vision to recognize colors and accurately estimate distances
