Senior Project Manager - Greenways

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. Position Overview McAdams is expanding our industry-leading Active Transportation and Greenways practice and is seeking a Senior Project Manager to help lead our team. The selected candidate will possess strong analytical, communication, and production skills and experience.

Suppose you are looking to build a career in the transportation field and want to make a difference in creating sustainable communities with safe modes of transportation for users of all ages and abilities. In that case, McAdams is the right team for you. Our Active Transportation and Greenways practice provides a full spectrum of planning and design services to our clients, and we are looking to further expand our capabilities nationally.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for advancing Active Transportation infrastructure, including greenways, multi-use paths, sidewalks, and on-street bicycle facilities. The Project Manager leads and oversees all phases of active transportation design projects, ensuring successful delivery from design through construction. This role is responsible for managing project teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards.

The Project Manager coordinates design efforts, manages resources, handles permitting and regulatory compliance, and ensures quality control across all deliverables. Additionally, the role involves business development, risk management, and mentoring junior staff, contributing to the growth and success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of active transportation 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 Develop, manage, and track project budgets and schedules to ensure 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 and resolve any technical or design challenges promptly.

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.