Data Center Senior Project Manager

McAdams; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McAdams is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead data center site development in the Southeast. You will direct design through construction, manage budgets and schedules, and drive client partnerships across institutional, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, EI, with 10+ years in site/civil work and a proven data center portfolio. Travel and leadership responsibilities are included as the firm expands its Data Center Practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EI required; PE or on track to obtain PE strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of site/civil engineering experience with a strong data center portfolio.
• Willingness to travel to build the practice and advance projects.
• Excellent client-facing communication, relationship management, and business development capabilities.

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 to completion.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risk and deliverables, including feasibility studies and related documentation.
• Build trusted client partnerships and identify new opportunities—especially within hyperscale and colocation data centers.
• Lead permitting efforts with local agencies and municipalities to ensure timely approvals and compliance.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

EI required

PE preferred or on track to obtain PE

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Stormwater modeling 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.

Shape Our Data Center Practice in the Southeast

• At McAdams, we invest in growth-minded leaders who are eager to build, innovate, and elevate those around them. We arelooking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager with deepexpertisein 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 with the ability to blend technical, excellence, project delivery, and market growth to drive results for premier clients while helping scale McAdams' expanding Data Center practice.
• You will have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence market direction, and expand capabilities with the support of a collaborative leadership team, internal resources, and a platform for long-term career development.

Why McAdams

• Joining McAdamsisn'tjust a career move;it'san invitation to be part of something extraordinary.We'regrowing, and our people are a big part of that. From exciting projects to a culture that embraces creativity, choosing McAdams means choosing a workplace whereyou'renot just an employee-you'rea vitalpieceof our success story.
• We invest in leaders who want to build
• Opportunities to shape strategy and grow a practice
• Exposure to high-impact projects across multiple market sectors
• A united, team-first culture
• A platform for long-term career growth and leadership development
• See what our teammates have to say about their experience at McAdams:https://youtu.be/XnX3G3m75uU?si=mqK1uX9scsjTjhPn

What You'll Do

• Lead site/civil design for data centers and other complex developments, including institutional, commercial, and mixed-use projects
• Direct all phases of design-sitelayout, grading, drainage, utilities/infrastructure, and erosion & sediment control-from concept to completion
• Manage budgets, schedules, risk and deliverables, including feasibility studies, stormwater management plans, utility reports, specifications, and related documentation
• Prepare and/or review technical deliverables, including feasibility studies, stormwater management plans, utility reports, specifications, and related documentation
• Build trusted client partnerships and proactivelyidentifynew opportunities-especially 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 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

What You'll Bring

• Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
• 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, andpermittingprocesses
• Excellent client-facing communication, relationship management, and business development capabilities
• 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

Work Environment + Physical Demands

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), 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,liftand push/pull up to 5 poundsfrequentlyand up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Additionalphysical duties may berequiredas 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.

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