Associate Director - Survey

Who We Are

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 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

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 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

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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

• 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