Senior Project Manager

McAdams • Tampa, FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

McAdams is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with expertise in Water Resources to lead complex, multidisciplinary projects and support the continued growth of their Central Florida practice. This is a high-impact role for a leader who blends technical excellence, project delivery, and business development—driving results for premier clients while helping scale McAdams’ expanding Water Resources market presence. At McAdams, they invest in growth-minded leaders who are eager to build, innovate, and elevate those around them. This role offers autonomy to shape strategy, influence market direction, and expand capabilities—supported by a collaborative leadership team, strong internal resources, and a platform for long-term career development. This opportunity is well-suited for a leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, values continuous improvement, and is motivated by creating lasting community impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Water Resources and municipal consulting, preferably within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry
• Proven ability to lead small to large, complex projects through planning, design, and delivery—independently and within multidisciplinary team environments
• Strong understanding of project financial performance, including budgets, profitability, revenue forecasting, and schedule impacts
• Experience managing teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions while meeting client expectations and business objectives
• Demonstrated success in developing, managing, and expanding key client relationships within the public sector
• Experience supporting or leading pursuit strategies, proposal development, and client interviews to win new work
• Established relationships with municipalities, public agencies, and/or regulatory entities in Central Florida, with the ability to leverage those relationships to grow market presence
• Strong interest in and commitment to advancing and growing the Water Resources practice in Central Florida
• Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills
• Self-driven, well-organized, and team-oriented leader who mentors others and fosters collaboration across disciplines

Responsibilities

• Lead growth of the Water Resources practice in Central Florida by leveraging market insight, client relationships, and pursuit strategies to secure new work and expand McAdams’ market presence.
• Drive business development activities including client positioning, proposal development, interviews, and contract negotiations, with accountability for pursuit strategy and outcomes.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients by understanding their business initiatives and challenges to identify new opportunities, expand existing relationships, and cross-sell firm services.
• Develop and negotiate scopes, fees, schedules, and contracts that appropriately define project requirements while ensuring profitability, risk management, and delivery viability.
• Provide leadership and accountability for project execution, ensuring successful delivery that meets or exceeds client, stakeholder, and regulatory and permitting requirements in alignment with McAdams’ standards.
• Oversee project financial performance and resource planning, managing budgets, staffing, schedules, and workload to achieve project and business objectives.
• Lead technical direction and quality control for water resources projects, including review of analyses, designs, reports, and deliverables to ensure technical excellence.
• Mentor, develop, and inspire team members, fostering an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and high-performing culture aligned with firm growth goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior