Senior Project Manager Data Center

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.

PositionOverview

McAdams is looking for a seasonedSenior Project Managerwith deepexpertiseindata center site developmentto lead complex multi-disciplinary projects from early feasibility through design and construction support. This is a high-impact role for a leader who can blendtechnical excellence project delivery and market growthdriving results for premier clients while helping scale McAdams expandingData Center practice.

At McAdams we invest ingrowth-minded leaderswho are eager to build innovate and elevate those around them. You will have the autonomy to shape strategy influence market direction and expand capabilitiessupported by a collaborative leadership team robust internal resources and a strong platform for long-term career development. This is an opportunity for a leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment values continuous improvement and is motivated by creating lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site/civil design for data centers and other complex developments including institutional commercial and mixed-use projects.
• Direct all phases of designsite layout grading drainage utilities/infrastructure and erosion & sediment controlfrom concept through completion.
• Manage budgets schedules risk and deliverables ensuring alignment with client expectations and McAdams performance standards.
• Prepare and/or review technical deliverables including feasibility studies stormwater management plans utility reports specifications and related documentation.
• Build trusted client partnerships and proactivelyidentifynew opportunitiesespecially within the hyperscale and colocation data center market
• Leadpermittingefforts working with local agencies and municipalities to ensuretimelyapprovals and compliance with applicable regulations. Address agency comments andfacilitatesite permittingprocesses.
• Support proposal development interviews and strategic growth initiatives to expand market presence.
• Mentor and develop team members fostering a high-performance collaborative culture.
• Performadditionalresponsibilities as needed in support of project and firm success.

SkillsExperience

• 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 obtain PE stronglypreferred
• Demonstratedsuccess 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 buildthe practicesand advance projects.
• Strong working knowledge of local land use regulations entitlement andpermittingprocesses.
• Excellent client-facing communication relationship management and business developmentcapabilities.
• Proficiencyin AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Expertisein stormwater management hydrologic/hydraulic modeling and SWPPP compliance.
• Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated leadership coaching and team development experience.
• Professional organization involvement.

WorkEnvironmentPhysicalDemands

The characteristics described below are representative of thoseencounteredwhile performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and whenfeasible(without undue hardship to the company) reasonableaccommodationswill 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 environmentalconditionshoweverwhen conducting field work exposure to outside environmental conditions should be expected.
• Workwill beprimarilyworkingwith fingers by picking pinching typing and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen the ability to talkhearand sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carryliftand push/pull up to 5 poundsfrequentlyand up to 30 pounds occasionally. When working in the field the need to carry lift and push/pull up to 50 or higher pounds may occur.
• Field based work will involve long-term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites.
• Must have the ability to see smell hear talk climb balance stoop kneel and twist crouch crawl reach grasp sit stand and walk.
• Additionalphysical duties may berequiredas necessary.

AdvancementOpportunities

This role offers the opportunity to deepen yourexpertisein large-scale data center development lead complex infrastructure projects and strengthen client partnerships in a rapidly growing a key role in shaping how our mission-critical facilities and site development services evolve. While the next step beyond this positionisntfixedwerecommitted to working with you to ensure your career at McAdamsremainsrewarding and aligned with your long-term professional goals.

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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