Associate Director - Land Development

About the role

As an Associate Director at Atwell, LLC, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 safety records and conduct regular safety meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an EAC/ABET Accredited University.
• PE Licensure Required.
• 8+ years of experience in relevant work experience in Illinois preferred.
• AutoCAD Civil 3D experience.

Pay

$120,000 USD - $180,000 USD

Benefits

• 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
• 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