Director - Transportation

Title: Director

Division: Transportation

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 70 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

General Responsibilities:

• Primary responsibilities in developing and delivering work tasks for transportation projects and studies including FDOT PD&E/NEPA documents, data collection, research, existing conditions analysis and documentation.
• Assist with coordinating necessary tasks required to complete multiple projects in conformity to scopes of work to include the adherence to budges and schedules.
• Prepare, edit, and produce technical reports.
• Participate in the development and execution of stakeholder and public involvement activities associated with transportation projects.
• Business development activities related to the pursuit of FDOT PD&E studies and related transportation planning projects including client marketing, proposal preparation and presentations.
• Manage and maintain project schedules and financial requirements
• Interact with Client and other consultants and must have good communication skills.

Required Education/Licenses:

• Bachelor of Science Degree, Civil Engineering Urban and Regional Planning or similar discipline is required
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer

Required Experience:

• 15-20 years of FDOT PD&E and related experience
• Ability to meet the FDOT pre-qualifications for 2.0
• Lead projects on NEPA & PD&E roadway projects/ studies in Florida.
• Hands-on experience in GIS, MicroStation and MS Project a plus
• Excellent communication skills a plus
• Ability to travel and work required hours to successfully perform job responsibilities
• Characteristics of a successful LJA team member:
• Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
• Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
• Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
• Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
• Be able to multi-task in a team environment

LJA Perks:

• Join Our Team: Choose your career path and grow without limits. Become part of the LJA team to invest in an ownable future.

• From Intern to VP: At LJA, we take immense pride in the journey of our employees, many of whom have risen from the ranks of interns to become Vice Presidents over the years. It’s a testament to our commitment to nurturing talent and fostering professional growth.

• You Drive Our Growth: LJA is a 100% Employee-Owned Company

OWN YOUR FUTURE AT LJA

As a 100% employee-owned company, LJA Engineering, Inc. promotes an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 55 office locations, and nearly 2,000 employee-owners, LJA is growing and looking for talented people to join our team and grow their futures with us.

LJA is consistently ranked as a #1 Top Workplace and recognized as one of the Top Firms in the industry. We offer exceptional benefits that promote the health and financial security of our employee-owners and their families. A few of our benefits include:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Optional Flexible Work Schedule
• Paid time off and holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Health, dental and vision plans with options
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• Education and tuition reimbursement programs
• Referral bonus program
• Company sponsored volunteer and philanthropy opportunities
• Memberships to professional organizations
• Career path discussions with your manager and/or group leadership.

• We Invest In You: At LJA, we know that our people are our greatest asset. We’re committed to offering support, encouragement and gratitude through generous benefits, continuing education and socialization opportunities.

• • Well-Being:

• • • Three medical insurance plan choices, including: a plan with an employer-funded HSA account, a wellness program with discounted gym memberships and 24/7 telemedicine
    • Two dental insurance plan choices
    • Vision insurance
    • Employer paid disability and life insurance
    • Voluntary life insurance
    • Accident and Critical Care insurance
    • Pet insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program, including legal and financial guidance

• • Financial & Work Perks:
  • • Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
    • Generous paid time off with annual rollover
    • Referral bonus program
    • Flexible spending accounts
    • 401(k) plan with Roth and pre-tax saving options and an annual employer profit-sharing contribution
    • Eight weeks pregnancy leave paid at 100%
    • Two weeks parental/paternity leave paid at 100%
    • Flexible work schedules
    • Nine holidays (including an office closure between Christmas and New Year’s day)
    • Company events, including annual company picnic and holiday party

• • Learning:
  • • Support obtaining and retaining professional licenses
    • Continuing education tuition reimbursement – up to $4,000 a semester.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)