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# Director of Talent Acquisition at McAdams

- **Company:** McAdams
- **Location:** Raleigh, NC
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mcadams/jobs/5258595007

## Job description

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

Position Overview

The Director of Talent Acquisition is responsible for leading McAdams' talent acquisition strategy and recruitment function, ensuring the organization attracts, engages, and hires the talent needed to achieve its strategic growth objectives. This leadership role oversees the talent acquisition team and partners closely with business leaders, human resources, and corporate services teams to develop innovative and effective recruiting strategies.

The Director of Talent Acquisition serves as a trusted advisor to hiring leaders, providing guidance on talent market conditions, recruiting trends, and hiring best practices. This role is responsible for strengthening McAdams' brand, enhancing candidate experience, developing talent pipelines, and driving continuous improvement across all talent acquisition programs and processes.

## Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition Strategy

- Develop and execute talent acquisition strategies that support McAdams' business objectives and long-term growth plans.
- Partner with business leaders and human resources to anticipate hiring needs and align recruiting efforts with organizational priorities.
- Identify recruitment challenges and opportunities and implement innovative solutions to attract top talent.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to leaders on talent market trends, recruiting strategies, and competitive hiring practices.
- Develop proactive talent pipeline strategies for critical and hard-to-fill positions across the organization.

Talent Acquisition Leadership

- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team committed to delivering exceptional recruiting outcomes.
- Establish team goals, performance expectations, and service standards that align with organizational objectives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Provide guidance and professional development opportunities that strengthen recruiter capability and effectiveness.
- Evaluate team performance and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, and consistency.

Partnerships + Stakeholder Engagement

- Build strong partnerships with business leaders, hiring managers, and Human Resources team members to understand talent needs and recruiting priorities.
- Consult with leaders on hiring strategies, interview processes, candidate evaluation, and talent acquisition best practices.
- Support annual staffing discussions by providing recruiting insights, labor market intelligence, and talent availability data.
- Influence hiring decisions through data-driven recommendations and market expertise.

Employer Brand + Talent Attraction

- Partner with Marketing and Communications to strengthen McAdams' employer brand and position the organization as an employer of choice.
- Develop and implement recruitment marketing strategies that increase awareness of career opportunities and company culture.
- Promote McAdams through professional associations, industry events, social media, and other talent attraction channels.
- Ensure the employee value proposition is effectively communicated throughout the candidate journey.

Strategic + Key Hire Recruiting

- Provide leadership and support for strategic, key hire initiatives.
- Develop recruitment approaches tailored to highly specialized, leadership, and difficult-to-fill positions.
- Build and maintain relationships with passive candidates and industry professionals to strengthen talent pipelines.
- Manage relationships with external search firms and recruiting partners as needed.

Operations + process Improvement

- Oversee talent acquisition processes, systems, and programs to ensure efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
- Establish and monitor key talent acquisition metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate experience, and offer acceptance rates.
- Optimize applicant tracking system (ATS), reporting tools, and recruiting technologies to improve team effectiveness and candidate experience.
- Evaluate and implement process improvements that reduce hiring cycle times and improve recruiting outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) requirements and all applicable employment laws and regulations.
- Prepare and present talent acquisition performance updates, insights, and recommendations to organizational leadership.
- Leverage data to improve recruiting effectiveness and support business objectives.
- Develop and implement best practices that enhance the overall candidate experience.

## Skills + Experience

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration or related field, or equivalent combination of education/training and experience
- 10+ years of progressive talent acquisition experience, including experience leading recruiting teams and talent acquisition programs
- Proven success in developing and executing recruitment strategies within a growing, multi-office organization
- Strong business partnership, consulting, and influencing skills
- Experience managing recruiting technology, applicant tracking systems, and talent acquisition analytics
- Demonstrated success building talent pipelines and recruiting for professional, technical, and leadership positions
- Strong knowledge of employment laws, EEO regulations, and recruitment compliance requirements
- Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Experience within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (A/E/C) industry or related professional services organizations, preferred
- Experience with Greenhouse ATS and ADP Workforce Now, preferred

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 accommodation will be provided 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.
- Travel will be required with this role.
- 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 hrteam@mcadamsco.com.

Please read these notices for important information regarding applying for work with McAdams.

- [Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal](https://mcadamsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Know-Your-Rights_-Workplace-discrimination-is-illegal.pdf)
- https://mcadamsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/E-Verify-Participation-Poster-English-and-Spanish.pdf
- https://mcadamsco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Right-to-Work-Poster.pdf

## About McAdams

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: McAdams is a full-service civil engineering, land planning, surveying, landscape architecture, water resources, transportation, and construction administration firm that creates meaningful experiences through inspired design.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held)
- **Headquarters**: Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
- **Founded**: 1979
- **Founders**: John McAdams

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Civil Engineering, Land Planning, Landscape Architecture, Water Resources, Transportation, Geomatics, Construction Administration
- **Target customers**: B2B, serving municipal, education, healthcare, commercial, and residential development clients across 27 states
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Meaningful experiences through inspired design" — bringing thoughtfulness to every detail to advance clients toward their vision while improving communities.

## Products & Services
- **Civil/Site Design**: Full-service civil engineering for land development projects, including site planning, grading, utility design, and stormwater management.
- **Water Resources**: Expertise in green stormwater infrastructure, floodplain management, watershed planning, and hydraulic/hydrologic modeling.
- **Transportation**: Planning, design, and construction administration for roadway, intersection, and multimodal transportation projects.
- **Planning & Urban Design**: Land planning, urban design, and community visioning services.
- **Geomatics**: Surveying, mapping, and geospatial data services including boundary, topographic, and construction staking.
- **Landscape Architecture**: Site design, streetscape, park, and greenway planning.
- **Construction Administration**: Construction observation, project management, and inspection services.

## Market Standing
- **Revenue**: Annual revenue of $38.4M (LinkedIn estimate)
- **Key Metric**: Total headcount of 436 employees (+6.4% YoY growth, +32 people)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available (privately held, bootstrapped growth since 1979)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Offices across Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Texas
  - Licensed in 27 states (AL, AZ, AR, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV)
  - Active job postings: 66 (monthly +15.8%, quarterly +73.7%)
  - Recognized as a Zweig Group Hot Firm and Best Firms to Work For
  - Employee headcount grew 6.4% year-over-year

## Competitive Advantages
- **Multidisciplinary expertise**: Combines civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, water resources, transportation, and geomatics under one roof, offering integrated solutions.
- **Culture and values**: Strong emphasis on collaboration, passion, creativity, and giving back through the McAdams SHARES initiative (2% of annual earnings donated to local charities focused on housing, hunger, childhood education, and environmental stewardship).
- **Tenure and reputation**: 46 years of consistent operation with a track record of delivering complex projects across multiple states.
- **Employee development**: 216 internal training courses, mentorship programs, and a Young Professionals Group (YPG) for early-career growth.
- **Award-winning workplace**: Consistently recognized as a "Best Place to Work" regionally (TBJ, CBJ) and nationally (Zweig Group).

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth and expansion**: Continuing to add talent across all disciplines and offices, with a particular focus on data center, municipal, and commercial development markets.
- **Talent development**: Deep investment in employee training, mentorship, and career pathing to retain top talent and build future leaders.
- **Community impact**: Strengthening the McAdams SHARES charitable initiative and deepening engagement with local communities.
- **Innovation in design**: Advancing expertise in green stormwater infrastructure, sustainable site design, and resilient infrastructure.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: McAdams is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, with a culture centered on collaboration, passion, creativity, and giving back. Employees describe the environment as supportive, innovative, and community-focused.
- **Career Development**: Offers 216 internal training courses, mentorship programs, and a Young Professionals Group (YPG). Interns receive dedicated mentors and work on real projects with real impact.
- **Employee Resource Groups**: Includes McAdams UNITED (diversity, equity, and inclusion), YPG (professional development for 0-5 year employees), and McAdams SHARES (philanthropy).
- **Company Trips**: Every employee receives an annual stipend for company trips, strengthening team bonds across offices and disciplines.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/office-based depending on role and location. Offices are located in Raleigh (HQ), Charlotte, and other cities across NC, SC, FL, and TX.
- **Notable Perks**: Annual company trip stipend, robust training library, charitable giving program, and a strong internal community.
- **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on continuous learning, creative problem-solving, and technical excellence. Engineers work on diverse projects from site design to water resources to transportation.

## Sources
1. [mcadamsco.com](https://mcadamsco.com/)
2. [mcadamsco.com/about/about-us](https://mcadamsco.com/about/about-us)
3. [mcadamsco.com/experience-mcadams](https://mcadamsco.com/experience-mcadams)
4. [mcadamsco.com/about/people](https://mcadamsco.com/about/people)
5. [linkedin.com/company/mcadams](https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcadams)

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