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McAdams · 6 hours ago

Senior Project Manager - Data Center

Durham, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm. They are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager with expertise in data center site development to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects and drive results for premier clients.

ArchitectureCivil Engineering

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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 through completion

Manage budgets, schedules, risk, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations and McAdams’ performance standards

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

Perform additional responsibilities as needed in support of project and firm success

Qualification

Data center site developmentCivil EngineeringAutoCADCivil 3DStormwater managementClient communicationTeam developmentTechnical writingLeadership

Required

Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field required

EI required

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

Preferred

PE or on track to obtain PE strongly preferred

Professional organization involvement

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

H1B Sponsorship

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