Full-Time
McAdams
201-500 employees
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Raleigh, NC, USA
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- Four-year college degree (B.S.) in engineering
- PE required
- 10+ years of related experience and/or training
- Highly motivated to develop a Water / Wastewater practice
- Possess technical expertise in civil engineering as it applies to Water / Wastewater projects
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with the ability to carry a project through the design process independently and within a team framework
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage and grow key relationships
- Proven knowledge of budget impacts and profit and revenue expectations
- Demonstrated ability to think critically while preparing and executing strategic plans for growth
- Proven relationships within the community that are of value in the development of a Water / Wastewater practice
- Talent Acquisition, Development and Retention, Project Delivery, Business Development, Financial Performance, and conformance to McAdams Company Goals and Values
- Lead a production team, provide resource management, resolve complex technical problems, coach, train, and mentor design professionals, and work collaboratively with all team members on all aspects of project execution
- Coordinate and oversee resource scheduling to ensure workload and deadlines are managed effectively
- Establish, promote, and ensure quality on all projects and work performed by group staff
- Develop proposals or contracts that ensure the contract scope is adequate for the project, provide the desired level of profitability, and ensure that the project schedule is viable
- Understand business initiatives and concerns of current and prospective clients to recognize and promote new opportunities and cross-sell other services provided by the firm
- Responsible for the development of short-term and long-term strategic market sector plans for the Water / Wastewater practice area
- Responsible for the profitable operation of Water / Wastewater Practice area of Water Resources at McAdams
- Representation of McAdams at industry events, at professional organizations and conferences (regional and national), development as a thought leader within these organizations.
- Previous A/E/C firm experience
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Durham, North Carolina
Founded
1979
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Acquisition of AVID Group opens opportunities in the growing Central Florida market.
- New Texas office designed to attract top talent and foster collaboration.
- U.S. infrastructure bill provides funding for large-scale projects, benefiting McAdams.
What critics are saying
- Retirement of Bill Derks may create a temporary leadership gap in land development.
- Integration challenges may arise from the acquisition of AVID Group.
- Significant investment in Texas office could strain financial resources if growth lags.
What makes McAdams unique
- McAdams specializes in civil/site design, land planning, and landscape architecture.
- The firm has a strong presence in Raleigh, Durham, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
- McAdams is expanding into Central Florida and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
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McAdams, a design and engineering firm headquartered in Raleigh, has acquired AVID Group, a civic engineering firm best known for its work with commercial and retail projects in Florida.
Raleigh-based McAdams has acquired Avid Group, a civil engineering firm with offices in Orlando and Tampa Bay, to enter the Central Florida market. McAdams' CEO, Mike Munn, highlighted Florida's growth and pro-business environment as key attractions. The acquisition will not lead to staff reductions, with plans for expansion instead. McAdams aims to leverage its nearly 60 clients in Central Florida and assist Avid's clients with out-of-state projects.
Bill Derks, Esteemed Civil Engineer Since 1996, to Conclude Storied 27-Year Career at McAdams in May 2024RALEIGH, N.C., May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- McAdams, the Raleigh–based multidisciplinary design and engineering firm known for its expertise in civil / site design, land planning, landscape architecture, transportation, water resources, and geomatics, has announced the retirement of Bill Derks, Vice President of Land Development. Derks, who started with the firm in August 1996, has been instrumental in advancing some of the most significant development projects in the Raleigh-Durham area. His retirement on May 1, 2024, marks the culmination of a remarkable career at McAdams, capping a nearly 30-year tenure with the company.Derks, who made a transition from business management and marketing to civil engineering, is revered for combining creative insight with analytical skills. No stranger to challenges, his career highlights include leading the civil engineering side of The Streets at Southpoint project, one of his first projects, which remains a stunning example of modern mall design. Derks also played a fundamental role in the Fenton project in Cary, one of his last projects, where he oversaw its multifaceted construction and innovative design and effectively bookended his career with monumental achievements in development.Both projects, among others in his portfolio, including sprawling shopping centers (Parkside Town Commons, Cary, and Holly Springs Towne Center, Holly Springs), dynamic residential areas (Meadowmont, Chapel Hill and Holding Village, Wake Forest), and innovative business parks (HUB, RTP), reflect his work ethic and his innovative approach to development."Bill's commitment to quality, attention to detail, and innovative thinking have not only propelled significant projects but have also solidified our reputation as a leader in our field," said Mike Munn, President and CEO of McAdams. "His calming presence and extraordinary problem-solving abilities have imparted wisdom into a generation of leaders within our team.""Contributing to the growth of our skyline and community has been deeply rewarding," Derks shared
The move accommodates increased talent opportunities and expanded service offerings to clients across the Dallas-Fort Worth MetroplexLEWISVILLE, Texas, November 07, 2023--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McAdams, a multidisciplinary design and engineering firm, has officially relocated its Texas office to The Realm at Castle Hills in Lewisville following the announcement of the new space in March. Over the last seven months, McAdams has partnered with Bright Realty, Gensler, Gordon Highlander and JLL to create a modern, collaborative office space designed to attract and retain top industry talent.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231107150597/en/Image courtesy of McAdams | Office rendering of reception entrance."We’re thrilled to finally settle into our new space while still calling Lewisville home," said McAdams Regional Vice President Bobby Dollak. "Enhancing communities is what we do best – and that includes our own. Our hope is that this new, thoughtfully designed space serves as a catalyst for growth – not only for McAdams, but for our partners, clients and friends throughout the region."Located at 4400 State Highway 121, McAdams’ new office provides employees with more than 30,000 square feet of flexible workspaces, including huddle rooms, surveyor crew space, collaboration stations, individual offices and more, with capacity potential for McAdams to almost double the size of its existing team. Each space was intentionally designed by Gensler to inspire creativity and promote collaboration, productivity and shared purpose.Office amenities were curated with employee well-being at the forefront, including a game room, community library, café and wellness rooms
McAdams to spend $3,600,000.00 to occupy 30,371 square feet of space in Lewisville Texas. McAdams to spend $3,600,000.00 to occupy 30,371 square feet of space in Lewisville Texas.Lewisville, Texas — According to state and local development sources, McAdams plans to invest $3,600,000.00 to build out 30,371 square feet of new space in Lewisville. The company plans to occupy the new space at 4400 TX-121 Suite 800 in Lewisville, on or about January 1, 2024. According to the company website McAdams is a full-service civil engineering, land planning, landscape architecture and geomatics firm located in Raleigh, Durham and Charlotte, North Carolina and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. McAdams has built its reputation throughout the industry over 43 years by delivering unmatched expertise and unwavering commitment to clients in a variety of markets including municipal, education, healthcare, as well as commercial and residential development. The firm is comprised of over 400 professionals that are united in their desire to achieve their clients visions through a thoughtful and resourceful process