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.