Associate Director, Civil Engineer- Land Development

Atwell, LLC is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering, and construction services industry, delivering a broad range of creative solutions to clients in the real estate & land development, and energy markets. We have a strong national presence and a diverse, award-winning project portfolio. Atwell is a privately owned company, with 1,800+ passionate team members across 55+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards:

• Nine consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” (#16) by Zweig Group


• Recognized as #10 in the “Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms” in the U.S. by Zweig Group


• Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region.


• Recognized in Crains “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan.


• Recognized in Crains Magazine as one of Michigan's largest privately held companies.

What You'll Be Doing:

As an Associate Director at Atwell, you will work with a dynamic and growing multi-disciplinary firm on land development projects. Your responsibilities will encompass actively contributing to our firm's growth while providing leadership and management to the team.

Establish Business Objectives:

• Collaborate with leadership to set clear business objectives.


• Develop and present annual business plans to the VP/Regional Leader.


• Work with department heads to establish department-specific goals.


• Support and manage business development activities and internal BD training.

Establish Team Plan:

• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships.


• Strategically develop future business opportunities and maintain relationships with current and potential clients.


• Drive revenue goals and monitor team utilization, invoice ratio, effort margin, and profitability.


• Oversee project management, including AR collections, contract value vs. effort, project profitability, change order management, and monthly invoicing.


• Manage risks through contract and proposal review and licensing compliance.


• Supervise invoices and subcontractors as needed.

Establish Product Objectives:

• Ensure adherence to company and service sector standards.


• Promote the use of company templates and ensure their functionality.


• Manage survey equipment and fleet to ensure operational excellence.


• Recommend and justify technology improvements.


• Ensure a consistent and repeatable process for deliverables.

Communicate with Employees:

• Maintain an Open Door Policy for effective communication.


• Share company objectives, reports, and data with the team.


• Facilitate employee development through performance management, training, and mentorship.

Manage Staff:

• Supervise and lead the team, including recruitment, interviews, hiring, onboarding, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions (up to and including termination).


• Collaborate with Human Resources on staffing needs, onboarding, workers' compensation, ADA accommodations, performance issues, and offboarding.

Responsible for Health & Safety:

• Understand and enforce safety protocols related to onboarding, training, and reporting.


• Promote a culture of safety awareness within the team.


• Ensure team engagement, direction, and training on safety aspects and requirements of projects.

Maintain Professional Knowledge:

• Attend workshops and relevant educational events.


• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices through professional publications.


• Build and maintain personal and professional networks.


• Participate in professional societies and trade associations.

 Promote Internal Communication:

• Encourage dialogue and collaboration within project teams and across market sectors.


• Foster a culture of open and effective communication throughout the organization.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET Accredited University


• PE Licensure Required


• 8+ years of experience


• Candidates with relevant work experience in Florida preferred. 


•  AutoCAD Civil 3D, WaterCAD, StormCAD, SewerCAD, ICPR4 knowledge preferred.

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Atwell Benefits: To attract and retain the best professionals in the industry, we aim to provide an excellent working environment and a progressive benefits program designed to support your personal and professional needs.

Work/Life:

• Generous Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Flexible work schedules are available for some positions


• Tenure Awards — Travel Vouchers to see the world based on your travel preferences

Compensation:

• Competitive Compensation packages 


• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards


• 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 


• Tuition Assistance


• Student Loan Repayment up to $25K


• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals


• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure


• Employee Referrals up to $5,000


• Annual Wellness Reimbursement up to $500 for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)


• Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

• Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)


• Family Planning & IVF Benefits


• Pet Insurance


• Health Savings Account & Flex Spending Account options


• Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance


• Metlife Supplemental Benefits covering accident, hospitalization, and critical illness


• Member Assistance Program (MAP) with complimentary counseling sessions, legal benefits, financial consultations, and work/life referral services