Data Center Senior Project Manager

McAdams; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McAdams is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with deep expertise in data center site development to lead complex multi-disciplinary projects from feasibility through design and construction. You will shape strategy, drive delivery, and mentor teams within a growing Southeast practice.

You will partner with a collaborative leadership team, leverage internal resources, and build lasting client relationships while expanding McAdams' data center capabilities across the region.

Qualifications

• Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering or related field.
• EI required; PE or on track to obtain PE strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success delivering hyperscale data center projects and a strong data center portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead site/civil design for data centers and other complex developments.
• 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 reports.
• Build trusted client partnerships and proactively identify new opportunities—especially within hyperscale data center market.
• Lead permitting efforts with local agencies to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and growth initiatives to expand market presence.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance culture.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing communication

Team development

Regulatory knowledge

Travel readiness

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

SWPPP

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 are 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 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 McAdams isn't just a career move; it's an invitation to be part of something extraordinary. We're growing, and our people are a big part of that. From exciting projects to a culture that embraces creativity, choosing McAdams means choosing a workplace where you're not just an employee—you are a vital piece of 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 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

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, 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

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

Ready to Lead With Us?

If you're ready to deepen your expertise in large-scale data center development, lead complex infrastructure projects, and strengthen client partnerships in a rapidly growing sector, we'd love to connect.

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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