Senior Project Manager - Data Center

PositionOverview

McAdams is looking for a seasonedSenior Project Managerwith deepexpertiseindata center site developmentto lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from early feasibility through design and construction support. This is a high-impact role for a leader who can blendtechnical excellence, project delivery, and market growth-driving results for premier clients while helping scale McAdams' expandingData Center practice.

At McAdams, we invest ingrowth-minded leaderswho are eager to build, innovate, and elevate those around them. You will have the autonomy to shape strategy, influence market direction, and expand capabilities-supported by a collaborative leadership team, robust internal resources, and a strong platform for long-term career development. This is an opportunity for a leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment, values continuous improvement, and is motivated by creating lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site/civil design for data centers and other complex developments, including institutional, commercial, and mixed-use projects.
• Direct all phases of design-site layout, grading, drainage, utilities/infrastructure, and erosion & sediment control-from concept through completion.
• Manage budgets, schedules, risk, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations and McAdams' performance standards.
• 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 permittingprocesses.
• Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives to expand market presence.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Performadditionalresponsibilities as needed in support of project and firm success.

Skills+Experience

• Four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field required EI required; PE or on track to obtain PE stronglypreferred
• Demonstratedsuccess 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 buildthe practicesand advance projects.
• Strong working knowledge of local land use regulations, entitlement, andpermittingprocesses.
• Excellent client-facing communication, relationship management, and business developmentcapabilities.
• 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.

WorkEnvironment+ PhysicalDemands

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), reasonableaccommodationswill 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 environmentalconditions,howeverwhen conducting field work, exposure to outside environmental conditions should be expected.
• Workwill beprimarilyworkingwith fingers by picking, pinching, typing, and grasping often with repetitive motion.
• Must have visual acuity for viewing a computer screen, the ability to talk,hearand sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to carry,liftand push/pull up to 5 poundsfrequentlyand up to 30 pounds occasionally. When working in the field, the need to carry, lift and push/pull up to 50 or higher pounds may occur.
• Field based work will involve long-term standing and frequent walking as well as include common hazards encountered while maneuvering through project sites.
• Must have the ability to see, smell, hear, talk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel and twist, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, sit, stand, and walk.
• Additionalphysical duties may berequiredas necessary.

AdvancementOpportunities

This role offers the opportunity to deepen yourexpertisein large-scale data center development, lead complex infrastructure projects, and strengthen client partnerships in a rapidly growing sector.You'llplay a key role in shaping how our mission-critical facilities and site development services evolve. While the next step beyond this positionisn'tfixed,we'recommitted to working with you to ensure your career at McAdamsremainsrewarding and aligned with your long-term professional goals.