Senior Project Manager

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.

Senior Project Manager –  Stormwater

Position Overview

McAdams is seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead and grow our Stormwater CIP Practice within the Water Resources Department.

This role is primarily responsible for expanding McAdams’ presence in municipal stormwater services, while providing technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight across water resources initiatives with corporate reach.

The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with deep expertise in civil engineering, particularly in stormwater infrastructure, regulatory compliance, and municipal programs. This leader will drive business development, oversee complex projects, mentor staff, and help shape the long-term strategic growth of McAdams’ Water Resources platform.

Key Responsibilities

Practice Growth & Strategic Leadership

• Develop, lead, and sustain the Stormwater Practice within the Water Resources Department.

• Actively participate in the development and implementation of the Water Resources strategic plan.

• Identify and secure new project opportunities, including grant funding and alternative funding sources.

• Build and strengthen relationships with municipalities, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and industry partners.

• Stay informed on emerging trends, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in stormwater and capital project delivery.

• Expand Stormwater services into other metros where McAdams operates.

• Support marketing and business development initiatives, including proposal development and interviews.

Client Development & Market Engagement

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with local governments and public works agencies.

• Gain awareness of client initiatives, funding constraints, and infrastructure priorities.

• Represent McAdams in professional organizations and industry events.

• Lead or assist with strategic pursuits aligned with Water Resources growth goals.

Project & Program Leadership

• Provide technical and task leadership across stormwater projects.

• Lead delivery of:

• Stormwater drainage improvement projects

• Watershed planning and master planning efforts

• Floodplain modeling and permitting

• Stormwater management design

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor progress.

• Ensure quality standards are established and maintained across all projects.

• Prepare and present findings, technical reports, and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.

• Conduct field visits and site assessments as necessary.

Operational & Financial Management

• Monitor project budgets, profitability, billing, and receivables.

• Provide regular reporting to upper management on project status, staff utilization, and business development efforts.

• Coordinate resource scheduling to effectively manage workload and deadlines.

• Set design standards, training requirements, and technical proficiency expectations for the team.

• Mentor and develop staff to ensure technical excellence and long-term practice sustainability.

Collaboration & Corporate Integration

• Work collaboratively across operational groups within McAdams.

• Support complex projects that are part of broader firm-wide initiative