Senior Data Center Site Lead - Strategy & Delivery

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 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.