Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

McAdams; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

McAdams, a full‑service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm, is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Winston-Salem, NC. This role transitions from production to project management, leading design teams and coordinating with subconsultants.

Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff, managing resources and schedules, assisting with permitting, and beginning to engage clients and contribute to business development, while ensuring

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EI required; PE or on track to obtaining PE strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in civil site design or related field.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and relevant engineering design software; strong site design knowledge.
• Ability to manage resources, schedule projects, and oversee multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities; mentoring capability.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships with a focus on service quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a multidisciplinary production team and manage resources to meet project goals.
• Coach and mentor design and CAD professionals and promote collaboration.
• Work with team members to ensure clear communication and project efficiency.
• Oversee design and production of civil engineering construction documents.
• Lead design of civil utilities and site layouts, including water and sewer systems.
• Coordinate with subconsultants to integrate project components.
• Assist in coordinating with review agencies for site permitting.
• Ensure work aligns with McAdams standards from concept to construction.
• Schedule projects to align with permitting timelines and internal resources.
• Maintain high-quality results and begin to cultivate client relationships for business development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Engineering design software

Job description

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

The Assistant Project Manager position serves as a vital step transitioning from a production-focused role to a more project management-oriented position. This role involves leading project teams, overseeing the design and production of civil engineering documents, and coordinating with subconsultants. The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for mentoring junior staff, managing resources, assisting with permitting, and maintaining project schedules. Additionally, this role begins to emphasize client interaction and business development, laying the foundation for building relationships and securing new or repeat work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading a multidisciplinary production team, managing resources effectively to meet project goals. Address technical and design challenges, providing timely solutions to ensure project continuity and quality.
• Coach, train, and mentor design and CAD professionals, fostering an environment of continuous learning and skill development. Promote best practices and encourage collaboration.
• Work collaboratively with all team members on various aspects of project execution, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and efficiency throughout all project stages.
• Oversee the design and production of comprehensive civil engineering construction documents, including site plans, utility plan/profiles, stormwater management facility CDs, design reports, and technical specifications.
• Lead and contribute to the design of civil utilities and site layouts, including water supply, sanitary sewer systems, storm drainage, hydraulic grade line (HGL) modeling, fire flow designs, grading plans, sediment and erosion control measures, and stormwater management systems.
• Coordinate with subconsultants such as geotechnical engineers, architects, and environmental specialists to ensure seamless integration of all project components.
• Assist in coordinating with review agencies for site permitting, facilitating communication, and addressing agency feedback to maintain compliance and timelines.
• Ensure that all project work aligns with McAdams' standards from the conceptual phase through construction administration, contributing to high-quality outcomes across various types of projects.
• Schedule projects strategically to align with permitting timelines, optimize internal resource allocation, and ensure timely and viable deliverables for clients.
• Maintain a focus on delivering high-quality results that meet client expectations and project requirements, balancing timelines and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Begin to cultivate a business development-oriented approach by building and nurturing professional relationships with clients, subconsultants, and industry partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills + Experience

• 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 obtaining PE strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years' experience in civil site design or related field required.
• Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and relevant engineering design software. Strong understanding of site design, utility layouts, and stormwater management.
• Ability to manage resources, schedule projects, and oversee multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to mentor and guide team members effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships with a focus on service quality and business development.

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, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.