Project Manager - Education + Healthcare
McAdams · North Carolina
📍 Raleigh, North Carolina, United Statesvia greenhousePosted 2026-05-07
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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.
The McAdams Education + Healthcare Sector serves the region’s top public and private K-12, Higher Ed, and Healthcare clients with a variety of services on campus environments. The McAdams Education + Healthcare Sector works with our clients to provide the community with critical education, research, learning, healthcare, and healing facilities. Typical projects include Educational Campuses, NCAA Athletic Facilities, Laboratory/Research Facilities, Energy Plants, Dormitories, Utility Assessments/Master Plans, Hospital Campuses, and Medical Office Buildings. Examples of McAdams Education + Healthcare Sector projects can be found here: https://mcadamsco.com/project-type/education-campuses
Our Education + Healthcare sector is seeking a skilled Project Manager who is a strong critical thinker, problem solver, and communicator. Highly qualified candidates will demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality work, act as a champion for team success, and prioritize personal career growth. This individual will be responsible for working directly with clients and regulatory agencies as well as other internal McAdams groups for the development of projects to ensure our client’s satisfaction.
Position Overview
The Senior Project Manager leads and manages all phases of complex civil engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery from design through construction. This role is responsible for overseeing project teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring projects meet technical, schedule, and budget goals. The Senior Project Manager coordinates design efforts, manages resources, and oversees permitting and regulatory compliance while maintaining quality control across all deliverables. Additionally, this role contributes to business development, risk management, and provides mentorship to junior staff, driving the growth and success of the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all aspects of civil engineering 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
Direct and support the design of civil engineering systems, including site plans, utility plans, stormwater management, grading, and infrastructure layouts. Ensure designs meet all technical, regulatory, and quality standards.
Develop, manage, and track project budgets and schedules, ensuring 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, resolving 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, ensuring 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.
Lead efforts to improve project management processes and workflows. Advocate for the use of innovative tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance project delivery and team productivity, ensuring the firm remains at the forefront of industry practices.
Perform other duties as assigned
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 obtaining PE strongly preferred
Minimum of 8+ years’ civil site design experience and 4+ years’ experience as a Project Manager
Expertise in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and other relevant project management and des
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