About this role
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 Project Manager at LJA Rail, The employee will be involved in all aspects of freight railroad services development including business development, planning, design, and construction management.
A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:
• Design development for freight railroad projects
• Coordination and interaction with railroad internal departments and 3rd parties
• Management of project schedules and project milestones
• Manage control cost and spending in accordance with budgets
• Ensure quality products, services and compliance with Railroad specifications
• Provide regular project report
• The qualified and selected candidate will be expected to be highly motivated and willing to start up their own team and lead them to a successful future.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's Degree
• Licensed Professional Engineer
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• 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
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.