Assistant Project Manager – Land Development

Join McAdams as an Assistant Project Manager in Land Development, based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This full-time role bridges technical expertise and leadership, offering the ideal stepping stone for talented engineers ready to advance into project management.

The Opportunity

McAdams, a premier full-service firm specializing in land planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, transportation, and geomatics across the Carolinas, Texas, and Florida, is building a culture where people drive success. As Assistant Project Manager, you'll transition from individual contributor work into a leadership role where you direct multidisciplinary teams, shape project outcomes, and develop the business acumen needed to grow client partnerships. This position gives you real responsibility for project schedules, resource allocation, and deliverable quality while mentoring junior professionals and collaborating across disciplines to bring complex site development projects to completion.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and guide a production team through all phases of civil engineering projects, addressing technical challenges and ensuring design quality meets standards
• Oversee the creation of comprehensive construction documents including site plans, utility profiles, stormwater management systems, grading plans, sediment and erosion control measures, and technical specifications
• Coach design and CAD professionals, promoting continuous improvement, best practices, and collaborative problem-solving
• Manage water supply, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, fire flow designs, and hydraulic modeling to meet regulatory and client requirements
• Coordinate with subconsultants—geotechnical engineers, architects, environmental specialists—ensuring seamless project integration
• Facilitate permitting and agency coordination, addressing feedback and maintaining project timelines
• Schedule projects strategically, balancing permitting timelines, resource availability, and client delivery expectations
• Build professional relationships with clients and industry partners to support business development and repeat work

Who We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in civil site design or closely related work
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or actively pursuing PE certification; EI certification required
• Advanced proficiency in Civil 3D and AutoCAD; strong command of site design, utility layouts, and stormwater management principles
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, resources, and competing priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication, mentoring, and leadership skills with demonstrated ability to build client relationships

More About McAdams

McAdams is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to creating meaningful client experiences through inspired design. Our teams across multiple states bring diverse backgrounds and expertise to every project, supported by a workplace culture that values professional growth and collaboration.

Next Steps

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