Senior Project Manager - Data Center

ShapeOurData Center Practice in the Southeast

At McAdams, we invest in growth-minded leaders who are eager to build, innovate, and elevate those around them. We arelooking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager with deepexpertisein data center site development to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from early feasibility through design and construction support. This is a high-impact role for a leader with the ability to blend technical, excellence, project delivery, and market growth to drive results for premier clients while helping scale McAdams' expanding Data Center practice.

You will have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence market direction, and expand capabilities with the support of a collaborative leadership team, internal resources, and a platform for long-term career development.

Why McAdams

Joining McAdamsisn'tjust a career move;it'san invitation to be part of something extraordinary.We'regrowing, and our people are a big part of that. From exciting projects to a culture that embraces creativity, choosing McAdams means choosing a workplace whereyou'renot just an employee-you'rea vitalpieceof our success story.

We invest in leaders who want to build:

• Opportunities to shape strategy and grow a practice
• Exposure to high-impact projects across multiple market sectors
• A united, team-first culture
• A platform for long-term career growth and leadership development

See what our teammates have to say about their experience at McAdams:https://youtu.be/XnX3G3m75uU?si=mqK1uX9scsjTjhPn

WhatYou'llDo

• Lead site/civil design for data centers and other complex developments, including institutional, commercial, and mixed-use projects
• Direct all phases of design-sitelayout, grading, drainage, utilities/infrastructure, and erosion & sediment control-from concept to completion
• Manage budgets, schedules, risk and deliverables, including feasibility studies, stormwater management plans, utility reports, specifications, and related documentation
• Prepare and/or review technical deliverables, including feasibility studies, stormwater management plans, utility reports, specifications, and related documentation
• Build trusted client partnerships and proactivelyidentifynew opportunities-especially within the hyperscale and colocation data center market
• Leadpermittingefforts, working with local agencies and municipalities to ensuretimelyapprovals and compliance with applicable regulations. Address agency comments andfacilitatesite permitting processes
• Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives to expand market presence
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture

WhatYou'llBring

• 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; PE or on track to obtain PE strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success delivering hyperscale and colocation data center projects, from early planning and pre-design through detailed design and construction support
• 10+ years of site/civil engineering experience, including a strong data center portfolio
• Energized by traveling to build the practices and advance projects
• Strong working knowledge of local land use regulations, entitlement, andpermittingprocesses
• Excellent client-facing communication, relationship management, and business development capabilities
• Proficiencyin AutoCAD and Civil 3D
• Expertisein stormwater management, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and SWPPP compliance
• Exceptional technical writing and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development experience
• Professional organization involvement

Work Environment + Physical Demands

The characteristics described below are representative of thoseencounteredwhile performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and whenfeasible(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,liftand push/pull up to 5 poundsfrequentlyand up to 30 pounds occasionally
• Additionalphysical duties may berequiredas necessary

Ready to LeadWithUs?

Ifyou'reready to deepen yourexpertisein large-scale data center development, lead complex infrastructure projects, and strengthen client partnerships in a rapidly growing sector,we'dlove to connect.