LJA

Sr. Designer - Land Development

Spring, TX

Full-time

About This Job

Title: Sr. Designer

Division: Land Development

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.

Summary: This position plans and completes civil site/land projects with little or no supervision from the Project Manager.

General Responsibilities:

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Assist with establishing production budgets based on work required

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General understanding of “FEMA” submittals for projects

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Apply manpower needs for deadlines and budgets

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Determine and schedule project deadlines

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Assist with change order/revision documentation on plan sets

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Prepare a construction phasing plan for the completion of a project

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Prepare Engineer’s cost estimates and bid quantities

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Delegate work to junior level designers, EIT’s and drafters

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Assist in implementing policies and procedures for production staff

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Assist in implementing Cad Standards. I.e. Templates, Blocks, Details, Civil 3D Style Creation and Standards Manual

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Train junior level designers, drafters and E.I.T.'s in all aspects of design

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Design subdivisions and site projects located throughout the greater Houston Metropolitan area

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Assist in master planning for various M.U.D.'s, including utilities, detention and dirt balancing

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Collaborate with various reviewing agencies to address comments and receive permits

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Perform various feasibility exercises including research, exhibits, cost estimates and establishing mitigation and detention requirements

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Other assigned duties as required

Required Education/Licenses:

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Minimum of high school or technical school training with courses in computer-aided drafting or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

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10+ years of progressive drafting and design experience

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AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

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Effective communication skills both oral and written

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Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers and public agency officials

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Extensive contact with outside agencies and project team members

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Ability to build strong relationships

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Must be flexible to changes in work assignments on short notice and/or on a daily basis as changes occur in project needs

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