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McAdams · 7 hours ago

Project Manager - Greenways / Active Transportation

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm. They are seeking a Project Manager to lead active transportation design projects, ensuring successful delivery from design through construction while managing client relationships and project teams.

ArchitectureCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of active transportation projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept through construction administration. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, driving alignment on project goals, timelines, and budgets

Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing exceptional service, managing client expectations, and ensuring project satisfaction. Identify and pursue opportunities for repeat business and referrals

Oversee and mentor project teams, providing guidance, support, and direction. Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring clear communication and smooth coordination between design staff, subconsultants, and other project team members

Develop, manage, and track project budgets and schedules, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and address any potential issues proactively

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

Identify and mitigate project risks, resolving any technical or design challenges promptly. Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines, budgets, or client relationships

Ensure the quality of all project deliverables, conducting regular reviews of design documents, construction drawings, reports, and specifications to maintain accuracy and compliance with company standards

Manage relationships with external subconsultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure their deliverables meet project requirements and timelines. Collaborate with these parties to ensure seamless project execution

Actively contribute to business development efforts by identifying potential project opportunities, drafting proposals, and participating in client presentations. Develop strategies to expand the firm’s presence in the market

Carries out supervisory responsibilities for staff in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws (plans, assigns, and directs work; performance appraisals; rewarding of employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems)

Provide mentorship to junior project managers, engineers, and staff, helping to develop their technical and project management skills. Share knowledge and promote continuous learning across the team

Prepare and present project updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, budget status, and risk assessments. Maintain accurate project documentation for internal and client reference

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Civil Engineering degreePE registrationTransportation design experienceCivil 3D expertiseMicrostation / Open Roads DesignerRegulatory compliance knowledgeBudgetSchedule managementRisk managementClient relationship managementProblem-solvingCommunication skillsTeam leadership

Required

Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering or related field required

PE registration with the ability to be licensed within multiple states through comity

Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation design in the public or private sector

Demonstrated corridor modeling expertise in Civil 3D is essential. Experience with Microstation / Open Roads Designer a plus

Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to permitting processes, particularly NACTO and AASHTO standards related to greenway and active transportation design

Excellent ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources. Experience with risk management and problem-solving

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, present information, and interact with clients and stakeholders

Ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and foster a collaborative work environment

Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on delivering high-quality service

Company

McAdams

McAdams is a civil engineering firm based in North Carolina.

Founded in 1979

Durham, North Carolina, USA

501-1000 employees

http://mcadamsco.com

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