LJA · 21 hours ago
Design Manager - Land Development
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$115K/yr - $145K/yr
15+ years expLJA is a leading employee-owned company offering a collaborative environment for professional growth. The Design Manager will oversee civil site and land development projects, focusing on design quality, technology leadership, and process improvement.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Ensuring adherence to QA/QC standards, internal procedures, and industry best practices related to design software
Supporting innovation, technology adoption, and continuous process improvement initiatives
Establishing, maintaining, and enforcing templates and CAD/BIM guidelines
Implementing and managing design and production technology solutions
Identifying skill gaps and developing training pathways, including CAD and design bootcamps
Serving as the subject matter expert for Civil 3D, AutoCAD, BIM/ACC, and digital design tools
Maintaining deep knowledge of Civil 3D modeling, Sheet Set Manager, data shortcuts, XREF workflows, and label styles and annotation best practices
Evaluating and implementing design technologies that improve quality and reduce production time
Leading innovation strategies for design tools and production processes
Developing, maintaining, and enforcing CAD and production standards across teams and offices
Creating and maintaining a CAD Standards Manual and Plan Production Guide
Providing advanced technical support to engineers performing drafting and modeling work
Qualification
Required
Minimum of high school or technical school training with coursework in computer-aided drafting, or equivalent experience
15+ years of progressive drafting and design experience
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong oral and written communication skills
Effective interpersonal skills with coworkers and public agency officials
Extensive experience coordinating with outside agencies and project team members
Ability to build strong professional relationships
Flexibility to adapt to changing work assignments on short notice or as project needs evolve
Preferred
Experience leading CAD standards and technology initiatives across multiple teams or offices
Strong background in training, mentoring, and supporting technical staff
Ability to balance innovation with consistency and quality control
Benefits
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.
Company
LJA
Employee-Owned. Client Focused. LJA is an employee-owned, full-service, comprehensive multi-disciplinary consulting firm.
1001-5000 employees
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