Data Center Senior Site & Civil Project Lead

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 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.