Associate Director - Land Development

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2025 awards

• Ten consecutive years in a row as a "Best Place to Work" by Zweig Group (#11)
• Recognized as #70 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region
• Recognized in Crain's "Fast 50" as one of the fastest-growing companies (#14)
• Recognized as the 2025 ENR Design Firm of the year for the Southeastern US

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
• Relevant work experience in Illinois preferred.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience

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
• Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
• Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
• Employee Referrals
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement 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