Assistant Project Manager - Land Development

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 The Assistant Project Manager position serves as a vital step transitioning from a production-focused role to a more project management-oriented position. This role involves leading project teams, overseeing the design and production of civil engineering documents, and coordinating with subconsultants.

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for mentoring junior staff, managing resources, assisting with permitting, and maintaining project schedules. Additionally, this role begins to emphasize client interaction and business development, laying the foundation for building relationships and securing new or repeat work.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in leading a multidisciplinary production team, managing resources effectively to meet project goals. Address technical and design challenges, providing timely solutions to ensure project continuity and quality Coach, train, and mentor design and CAD professionals, fostering an environment of continuous learning and skill development.

Requirements

, balancing timelines and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle Begin to cultivate a business development-oriented approach by building and nurturing professional relationships with clients, subconsultants, and industry partners. 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 5+ years’ experience in civil site design or related field required Proficiency in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and relevant engineering design software. Strong understanding of site design, utility layouts, and stormwater management Ability to manage resources, schedule projects, and oversee multiple tasks simultaneously.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities.