Senior Project Manager - Data Center

McAdams•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

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 looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in data center site development to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from early feasibility through design and construction support. This is a high-impact role for a leader who can blend technical excellence, project delivery, and market growth—driving results for premier clients while helping scale McAdams’ expanding Data Center practice. At McAdams, we invest in growth-minded leaders who are eager to build, innovate, and elevate those around them. You will have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence market direction, and expand capabilities—supported 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.

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 required EI required; PE or on track to obtain PE strongly preferred
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.

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 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 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.
Perform additional responsibilities as needed in support of project and firm success.

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