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# Senior Project Manager - Greenways at McAdams

- **Company:** McAdams
- **Location:** Raleigh North Carolina, United States
- **Posted:** 2026-03-03
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/mcadams/jobs/5068393007

## 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

McAdams is expanding our industry-leading Active Transportation and Greenways practice and is seeking a Senior Project Manager to help lead our team. The selected candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and production skills and experience. Suppose you are looking to build a career in the transportation field and want to make a difference in creating sustainable communities with safe modes of transportation for users of all ages and abilities. In that case, McAdams is the right team for you.  Our Active Transportation and Greenways practice provides a full spectrum of planning and design services to our clients, and we are looking to further expand our capabilities nationally.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing Active Transportation infrastructure, including greenways, multi-use paths, sidewalks, and on-street bicycle facilities. The Project Manager leads and oversees all phases of active transportation design projects, ensuring successful delivery from design through construction. This role is responsible for managing project teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. The Project Manager coordinates design efforts, manages resources, handles permitting and regulatory compliance, and ensures quality control across all deliverables. Additionally, the role involves business development, risk management, and mentoring junior staff, contributing to the growth and success of the firm.

## Key Responsibilities

- Lead and manage all aspects of active transportation projects, ensuring successful delivery from concept through construction administration. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and internal teams, driving alignment on project goals, timelines, and budgets
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships by providing exceptional service, managing client expectations, and ensuring project satisfaction. Identify and pursue opportunities for repeat business and referrals
- Oversee and mentor project teams, providing guidance, support, and direction. Foster a collaborative environment, ensuring clear communication and smooth coordination between design staff, subconsultants, and other project team members
- Develop, manage, and track project budgets and schedules to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and address any potential issues proactively.
- 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
- Identify and mitigate project risks and resolve any technical or design challenges promptly. Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines, budgets, or client relationships
- Ensure the quality of all project deliverables, conducting regular reviews of design documents, construction drawings, reports, and specifications to maintain accuracy and compliance with company standards
- Manage relationships with external subconsultants, contractors, and vendors to ensure their deliverables meet project requirements and timelines. Collaborate with these parties to ensure seamless project execution
- Actively contribute to business development efforts by identifying potential project opportunities, drafting proposals, and participating in client presentations. Develop strategies to expand the firm’s presence in the market.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities for staff in accordance with the Firm’s policies and applicable laws (plans, assigns, and directs work; performance appraisals; rewarding of employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems)
- Provide mentorship to junior project managers, engineers, and staff, helping to develop their technical and project management skills. Share knowledge and promote continuous learning across the team.
- Prepare and present project updates to stakeholders, including progress reports, budget status, and risk assessments. Maintain accurate project documentation for internal and client reference.
- Perform other duties as assigned

## Skills + Experience

- Four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering or related field required
- PE registration with the  ability to be licensed within multiple states through comity
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation design in the public or private sector
- Demonstrated corridor modeling expertise in Civil 3D is essential. Experience with Microstation / Open Roads Designer a plus.
- Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to permitting processes, particularly NACTO and AASHTO standards related to greenway and active transportation design
- Excellent ability to manage budgets, schedules, and resources. Experience with risk management and problem-solving.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to lead meetings, present information, and interact with clients and stakeholders.
- Ability to lead teams, mentor junior staff, and foster a collaborative work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships with a focus on delivering high-quality service

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.

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## 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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