Senior Project Manager Education + Healthcare

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.

The McAdams Education Healthcare Sector serves the regions top public and private K-12 Higher Ed and Healthcare clients with a variety of services on campus environments. The McAdams Education Healthcare Sector works with our clients to provide the community with critical education research learning healthcare and healing facilities. Typical projects include Educational Campuses NCAA Athletic Facilities Laboratory/Research Facilities Energy Plants Dormitories Utility Assessments/Master Plans Hospital Campuses and Medical Office Buildings. Examples of McAdams Education Healthcare Sector projects can be found here: Education Healthcare sector is seeking a skilled Project Manager who is a strong critical thinker problem solver and communicator. Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality work act as a champion for team success and prioritize personal career growth. This individual will be responsible for working directly with clients and regulatory agencies as well as other internal McAdams groups for the development of projects to ensure our clients satisfaction.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager leads and manages all phases of complex civil engineering projects ensuring successful delivery from design through construction. This role is responsible for overseeing project teams maintaining client relationships and ensuring projects meet technical schedule and budget goals. The Senior Project Manager coordinates design efforts manages resources and oversees permitting and regulatory compliance while maintaining quality control across all deliverables. Additionally this role contributes to business development risk management and provides mentorship to junior staff driving the growth and success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of civil engineering 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
• Direct and support the design of civil engineering systems including site plans utility plans stormwater management grading and infrastructure layouts. Ensure designs meet all technical regulatory and quality standards.
• 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.
• Lead efforts to improve project management processes and workflows. Advocate for the use of innovative tools technologies and methodologies to enhance project delivery and team productivity ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of industry practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills Experience

• Four-year bachelors degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering Environmental Engineering Biological and Agricultural Engineering Civil Engineering Technology or related field required
• EI required; PE or on track to obtaining PE strongly preferred
• Minimum of 8 years civil site design experience and 4 years experience as a Project Manager
• Expertise in Civil 3D AutoCAD and other relevant project management and design software. Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles construction methods and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously with the ability to manage budgets schedules and resources effectively
• Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams manage client relationships and drive project success. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in identifying new business opportunities preparing proposals and building long-term client relationships
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to resolve complex technical and project management challenges

Work Environment Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company) reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• 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.

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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