McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, Texas and Florida. We seek a partnership with our clients to create meaningful experiences through inspired design. Our employees are what makes McAdams different. We bring experiences to the forefront of everything we do and to do that takes special people.

Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager - CIP position is specifically and primarily intended to grow McAdams presence in the design and implementation of a CIP practice within McAdams. Secondarily, this position is expected to support other efforts and responsibilities of the Water Resources Department with corporate reach. The Senior Project Manager will spend significant time developing and maintaining client relationships and play a major role in the identification and securing of grant funding or other alternative funding for identified projects, when applicable and necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Interact and coordinate with other operational groups within the Company
Work within the framework of McAdams Company and the Water Resources Unit.
Develop and sustain the framework of the CIP Practice within Water Resources
Establish, promote, and assure quality on all projects performed by team
Set design standards for team
Set training and proficiency requirements for team members
Coordinate and oversee resource scheduling to assure workload and deadlines are managed effectively
Communicate timely and effectively through multiple channels with subordinate staff, other Directors, upper management, external clients, and other stakeholders as may be appropriate
Understand limitations and parameters of empowered decision making as it pertains to your practice area within Water Resources
Assist design staff with technical guidance
Develop innovative design concepts with design staff input and engagement
Develop staff within the Practice to be responsible for the technical competence and development of staff
Work closely with department project managers and other senior staff to resolve complex issues and problems encountered and to meet the overall goals and objectives of the project – specifically for projects that are part of a more comprehensive project within the Firm.
Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of projects, project profitability, staff utilization, and business development pursuits
Monitor financial performance of each project and oversee project billing and receivables
Development of staff for the day-to-day execution of this task
Gain awareness of the business initiatives and concerns of current and prospective clients to develop meaningful and beneficial relationships.
Actively participate in development and implementation of the Water Resources / CIP Practice strategic plan and all BD initiatives
Understand trends and the current environment in the Water Resources / CIP field with specific focus toward emerging design concepts and technologies, driving forces behind our clients’ needs and goals, and client
types (i.e….local government clients, state / federal government clients)
Understand the Water Resources market by communicating with stakeholders and actively participating in professional organizations and events
Work with marketing staff to pursue projects. Support business development efforts by leading or assisting with proposal development and marketing activities
Travel to other metros where McAdams is active and expand Water Resources / CIP services to each metro.

Skills + Experience

Four-year college degree (B.S.) in engineering
PE required
10+ years of related experience and/or training
Highly motivated to develop a CIP practice
Possess technical expertise in civil engineering as it applies to Stormwater 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 CIP practice

Work Environment + Physical Demands
The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Work will primarily be in an office setting with limited opportunities to be exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Work will be primarily working with fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk, hear and sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to carry, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally.
Additional physical duties may be required as necessary.

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with our online application system process, please contact the Human Resources Team at 919.361.5000 or [email protected].

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Senior Project Manager

Water Resources

McAdams

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