Associate Director of Survey

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 1,400+ passionate team members across 40+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2023 awards:

• 8 consecutive years in a row as a “Best Places to Work”, “Hot Firm Nationally” by Zweig group
• Recognized as #7 in the “Top 100” firms in the US by Zweig Group
• Recognized by ENR #74 in the ENR Top 500 and ranked in every region;
• Recognized in Crain Magazine’s “Fast 50” for the fastest growing firms
• Named in the “Top 50 Coolest Places to Work” by Crain Magazine
  
  

As an Associate Director at Atwell, you will be a highly valued leader with robust opportunities. We encourage our Team Leaders to be entrepreneurial decision-makers who want to own their own business within a larger organization. We are employee-focused and are always seeking opportunities to expand on the current project base with market-changing opportunities. Our Survey Team Leaders are given unlimited PTO, a Leadership Bonus Program, and Manage teams focused on diverse market sectors.

Essential Functions

• Establish business relationships, both with colleagues and clients
• Manage business operations for your team per client guidelines
• Foster current staff by assisting with yearly targets and annual business planning
• Define department objectives through collaboration
• Encourage strategic growth of the team by creating a business development strategy across your region; this includes expanding current clients, identifying new potential clients, and fostering long-term relationships
• Maintain memberships with local residential and commercial organizations to continue to expand the reputation of the group along with the organization
• Have established relationships with land developers, general contractors, and architects to identify and win projects
  
  

Manage Financial Goals Of The Group

• Team utilization, invoice ratio, multipliers, profitability
• Assist Project Managers with AR collections, effort vs contract value, project profitability, change order submission, monthly invoicing
• Risk management; contract review, proposal review, licensing review
• Manage invoices/subcontractors as needed
• Ensure deadlines and commitments are fulfilled
• Create and maintain current company standards per client request
• Research and implement technology improvements
• Ensure operational excellence and a repeatable process for deliverables.
• Communicate with employees:
• Lead from the front by example and allow an open flow of communication with all members of the team
  
  

Manage Staff

• Leverage other teams to define the recruitment and interview process. Negotiate a full compensation package and be aware of market standards to stay competitive in the market.
• Maintain internal relationships:
• Communicate often with Regional Vice President, Local Vice Presidents, and Directors
• Onboard new staff: create a culture of excellence from day one
• Communicate any performance issues to HR, Senior Leadership, and individuals for documentation, and termination of employees once approved by HR.
  
  

Responsible For Health & Safety

• Health and Safety is largely emphasized throughout the organization.
• Be aware of organizational standards, communicate any potential issues with the Safety staff, and be aware of ever-changing industry standards to stay up to date.
  
  

Qualifications

• Survey-focused Bachelor’s Degree
• Professional Survey License required (or in process)
• 5+ years of experience leading survey teams focused on Land Development or Renewable Energy
  
  

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
  
  

Money

• Competitive Compensation packages
• Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
• 401(k) plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 6%
• 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.)
  
  

‘Atwell’ness

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