Project Manager GreenwaysActive Transportation

McAdams is a full-service land planning landscape architecture civil engineering transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina South Carolina Texas and Florida. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what make McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview

McAdams is expanding its industry-leading Active Transportation and Greenways practice and is seeking an experienced project engineer to join the team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical communication and production skills and relevant experience. If youre looking to advance your career in transportation and want to contribute to creating sustainable communities with safe transportation options for people of all ages and abilities McAdams is the right place for you. Our Active Transportation and Greenways practice offers a comprehensive range of planning and design services and we aim to grow our capabilities nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing Active Transportation infrastructure including greenways multi-use paths sidewalks and on-street bicycle facilities. The Project Manager leads and oversees all phases of active transportation design projects ensuring successful delivery from design through construction. This role is responsible for managing project teams maintaining client relationships and ensuring that projects are completed on time within budget and to the highest technical standards. The Project Manager coordinates design efforts manages resources handles permitting and regulatory compliance and ensures quality control across all deliverables. Additionally the role involves business development risk management and mentoring junior staff contributing to the growth and success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of active transportation projects ensuring successful delivery from concept through construction administration. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients stakeholders and internal teams driving alignment on project goals timelines and budgets

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing exceptional service managing client expectations and ensuring project satisfaction. Identify and pursue opportunities for repeat business and referrals

• Oversee and mentor project teams providing guidance support and direction. Foster a collaborative environment ensuring clear communication and smooth coordination between design staff subconsultants and other project team members

• Develop manage and track project budgets and schedules ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and address any potential issues proactively.

• 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

• Identify and mitigate project risks resolving any technical or design challenges promptly. Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines budgets or client relationships

• Ensure the quality of all project deliverables conducting regular reviews of design documents construction drawings reports and specifications to maintain accuracy and compliance with company standards

• Manage relationships with external subconsultants contractors and vendors ensuring their deliverables meet project requirements and timelines. Collaborate with these parties to ensure seamless project execution

• Actively contribute to business development efforts by identifying potential project opportunities drafting proposals and participating in client presentations. Develop strategies to expand the firms presence in the market.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities for staff in accordance with the Firms policies and applicable laws (plans assigns and directs work; performance appraisals; rewarding of employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems)

• Provide mentorship to junior project managers engineers and staff helping to develop their technical and project management skills. Share knowledge and promote continuous learning across the team.

• Prepare and present project updates to stakeholders including progress reports budget status and risk assessments. Maintain accurate project documentation for internal and client reference.

• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills Experience

• Four-year bachelors degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering or related field required

• PE registration with the ability to be licensed within multiple states through comity

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation design in the public or private sector

• Demonstrated corridor modeling expertise in Civil 3D is essential. Experience with Microstation / Open Roads Designer a plus.

• Strong understanding of local state and federal regulations related to permitting processes particularly NACTO and AASHTO standards related to greenway and active transportation design

• Excellent ability to manage budgets schedules and resources. Experience with risk management and problem-solving.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead meetings present information and interact with clients and stakeholders.

• Ability to lead teams mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on delivering high-quality service

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race color religion gender (including pregnancy sexual orientation or gender identity) national origin age disability genetic information veterans status or any other legally protected status.

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