Senior Project Manager - Data Center
McAdams · Raleigh, NC · 5 days ago
Information TechnologyFull-time
What You’ll Do
- 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 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 proactively identify new opportunities—especially within the hyperscale and colocation data center market
- 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
- Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives to expand market presence
- Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture
What You’ll Bring
- A four-year bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
- Experience 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, and permitting processes
- Excellent client-facing communication, relationship management, and business development capabilities
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D
- Expertise in 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
- 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, lift and push/pull up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 30 pounds occasionally
- Additional physical duties may be required as necessary