Raleigh, North Carolina, United States On-site Full-time

McAdams is hiring a Senior Project Manager - Data Center

Responsibilities

  • Lead site/civil design for data centers and other complex developments, including institutional, commercial, and mixed-use projects
  • Direct all phases of design—site layout, grading, drainage, utilities/infrastructure, and erosion & sediment control—from concept to completion
  • Manage budgets, schedules, risk and deliverables, including feasibility studies, stormwater management plans, utility reports, specifications, and related documentation
  • Prepare and/or review technical deliverables, including feasibility studies, stormwater management plans, utility reports, specifications, and related documentation
  • Build trusted client partnerships and proactively identify new opportunities—especially within the hyperscale and colocation data center market
  • Lead permitting efforts, working with local agencies and municipalities to ensure timely approvals and compliance with applicable regulations. Address agency comments and facilitate site permitting processes
  • Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives to expand market presence
  • Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture

Requirements

  • Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
  • EI required
  • Demonstrated success delivering hyperscale and colocation data center projects, from early planning and pre-design through detailed design and construction support
  • 10+ years of site/civil engineering experience, including a strong data center portfolio
  • Energized by traveling to build the practices and advance projects
  • Strong working knowledge of local land use regulations, entitlement, and permitting processes
  • Excellent client-facing communication, relationship management, and business development capabilities
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
  • Expertise in stormwater management, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and SWPPP compliance
  • Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development experience
  • Professional organization involvement

Nice to Have

  • PE or on track to obtain PE

Work Arrangement

On-site — North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Florida

Additional Information

  • Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions
  • Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion
  • Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear, and sit for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally
  • Additional physical duties may be required as necessary
  • Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions when properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company)
Required Skills
AutoCAD
About company
McAdams

McAdams is a full-service planning, design, and engineering firm headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, with offices across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas. Since opening our doors in 1979, we’ve been driven by a mission to bring thoughtfulness to every detail—advancing our clients toward their vision while improving the communities we serve.

Founded by John McAdams with a vision to build a company where people could grow and thrive, our legacy continues through our vibrant culture and multidisciplinary expertise. Today, our team specializes in civil/site design, water resources, transportation, planning and urban design, geomatics, and construction administration.

We unite creative problem-solving with technical excellence to deliver impactful projects that shape meaningful places and experiences.

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Posted 12 days ago