Senior Project Manager
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Responsibilities
- Display competency in and thorough understanding of requirements of Project Manager.
- Apply working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or Microstation/Geopak/OpenRoads and/or traffic analysis software as appropriate and a comprehensive understanding of available CAD tools and commands; standalone software; GIS; Correct application of design and CAD standards.
- Perform supervision of project staff across all project activities. Effectively manage technical work and personal and career growth of direct reports. Work closely with accounting throughout the project lifecycle to appropriately set up, track, bill, and close out a project.
- Lead design tasks independently using McAdams approved software. Prepare technical reports and edit technical reports prepared by others. Develop specifications, special provisions, and bid documents. Lead calculations in at the project level.
- Redline plans and designs and provide appropriate feedback to project staff, particularly as it relates to the scope of a project. Maintain accurate and complete project files and documentation. Report to practice and business line management on the performance of a portfolio of projects.
- Be an active participant and take a leadership role in professional organizations. Presents at local, regional, and national technical conferences. Be viewed as an expert in chosen field.
- Interacts positively with staff, general public, officials, and teaming partners.
- Serve as the face of McAdams in meetings with clients.
- Coach and mentor less experienced staff even if those staff are not direct reports.
- Actively participates in McAdams company functions. Serves as a mentor to other McAdams staff.
- Involvement in outreach activities with community service organizations, including activities sponsored by McAdams SHARES, is strongly desired.
- Actively and aggressively develop and utilize relationships with industry peers to recruit staff to McAdams across all disciplines.
- Skills + Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited curriculum (or equivalent) / bachelor's degree in landscape architecture or related field of study, plus appropriate continuing education
- Must have 4-6 years of experience as Project Manager or equivalent relevant experience
- PE, RLA or equivalent certification
- Demonstrate proficiency and independence in core competencies of Project Manager
- Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills; completes tasks efficiently
- Work Environment + Physical Demands
- The characteristics described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. When properly requested and when feasible (without undue hardship to the company), reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disab
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Additional Information
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 Senior Project Manager role displays a comprehensive understanding of complex transportation design and analysis concepts across a wide range of project types. They are capable of exercising independent judgement in evaluating, selecting, and applying design techniques and procedures and building project teams. They also exercise professional judgement when developing plans and reports. Focus on quality project delivery through adherence to McAdams' quality assurance and quality control standards. Success in this role is defined by displaying proficiency in all the key responsibilities outlined below as well as integration into the McAdams culture e.g. by joining an ERG or community outreach company event.
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