Project Manager - Healthcare + Education + Civic Engineering

The role

The Senior Project Manager leads and manages all phases of complex civil engineering projects from design through construction. This role oversees project teams, maintains client relationships, and ensures projects meet technical, schedule, and budget goals.

What you will do

• Lead and manage all aspects of civil engineering projects from concept through construction administration.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and pursue repeat business.
• Oversee and mentor project teams and subconsultants.
• Direct the design of civil engineering systems including site plans, utility plans, and stormwater management.
• Develop, manage, and track project budgets and schedules.
• Lead permitting efforts with local agencies and municipalities.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Ensure the quality of all project deliverables through regular reviews.
• Manage relationships with external subconsultants, contractors, and vendors.

Required qualifications

• Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
• EI required
• Minimum of 8+ years’ civil site design experience
• 4+ years’ experience as a Project Manager
• Expertise in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other relevant project management and design software
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles, construction methods, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience in identifying new business opportunities, preparing proposals, and building long-term client relationships
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills

Nice to have

• PE or on track to obtaining PE strongly preferred

About the company

McAdams is a full-service land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics firm located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and Florida.