NCDOT Roadway Design Lead

McAdams•Charlotte, NC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm. We seek to partner with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. As the NCDOT Roadway Design Lead, you will shape the future of the Roadway and Hydraulic Design practice and be responsible for growing and leading a design team, securing and performing work for NCDOT through existing and future limited services contracts, and developing internal processes and procedures aligned with NCDOT standards and requirements. Success in this role requires a leader with a history of winning and performing design work for NCDOT and close relationships with NCDOT personnel and other North Carolina based consulting firms. You will define and execute a vision for an NCDOT-focused roadway and hydraulic design practice while collaborating across a growing transportation team to build a practice positioned for long-term impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field
Professional Engineer (PE) required
10+ years of experience in transportation design for NCDOT
Proven success winning and delivering work for NCDOT units, including Feasibility Studies, Divisions, and Project Management
Deep understanding of NCDOT processes, procedures, Project Delivery Network and procurement methodologies
Familiarity with relevant design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, etc.) and software tools including Bentley OpenRoads Designer
Established relationships with North Carolina consulting firms to support teaming opportunities
Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills
Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-growing environment

Responsibilities

Lead, grow, and mentor a team of project managers, engineers, designers, and CAD technicians
Drive business development efforts focused on NCDOT, including leading pursuits and developing proposal materials
Secure work through McAdams’ existing limited services contracts with NCDOT where McAdams is the prime contractor including Eastern Divisions, Western Divisions, Feasibility Studies, Hydraulics Support Services, and Roadside Aesthetics, in addition to multiple contracts where McAdams is a subconsultant
Build and expand a transportation practice within a growing, dynamic team
Develop internal processes and procedures aligned with NCDOT standards and project delivery requirements
Coordinate with internal service lines (e.g., structures, geomatics, water resources) and manage subconsultants to successfully win and deliver projects
Ensure a consistent focus on quality, accuracy, and completeness across all project deliverables