NCDOT Roadway Design Lead

Why McAdams

We invest in growth-minded leaders who are eager to build, innovate, and elevate those around them. We offer opportunities to shape strategy and grow a practice, exposure to high-impact projects within the NC Transportation Industry, a united, team-first culture, and a platform for long-term career growth and leadership development.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, grow, and mentor a team of project managers, engineers, designers, and CAD technicians
• Drive business development efforts focused on NCDOT, including leading pursuits and developing proposal materials
• Secure work through McAdams’ existing limited services contracts with NCDOT where McAdams is the prime contractor including Eastern Divisions, Western Divisions, Feasibility Studies, Hydraulics Support Services, and Roadside Aesthetics, in addition to multiple contracts where McAdams is a subconsultant
• Build and expand a transportation practice within a growing, dynamic team
• Develop internal processes and procedures aligned with NCDOT standards and project delivery requirements
• Cookordination with internal service lines (e.g., structures, geomatics, water resources) and manage subconsultants to successfully win and deliver projects
• Ensure a consistent focus on quality, accuracy, and completeness across all project deliverables

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or a related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) required
• 10+ years of experience in transportation design for NCDOT
• Proven success winning and delivering work for NCDOT units, including Feasibility Studies, Divisions, and Project Management
• Deep understanding of NCDOT processes, procedures, Project Delivery Network and procurement methodologies
• Familiarity with relevant design standards (AASHTO, MUTCD, etc.) and software tools including Bentley OpenRoads Designer
• Established relationships with North Carolina consulting firms to support teaming opportunities
• Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-growing environment