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Job Description
The Associate Director at Atwell is a leadership role responsible for managing survey teams focused on land development or renewable energy projects, overseeing business operations, fostering client relationships, driving strategic growth, and ensuring operational excellence within a dynamic consulting and engineering firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Establish and manage business relationships with clients, land developers, contractors, and architects
- Manage team operations, including staffing, performance, and business planning
- Develop and execute business development strategies to expand client base and market presence
- Oversee financial performance, including team utilization, invoicing, profitability, and project financials
- Assist project managers with accounts receivable collections, project profitability, and change order processes
- Conduct risk management activities such as contract review and licensing compliance
- Ensure operational standards and implement technology improvements for efficiency
- Lead and communicate effectively with staff, fostering a culture of excellence and safety
- Recruit, onboard, and manage staff performance and development
- Maintain internal and external relationships, including with leadership and industry organizations
- Ensure health and safety standards are upheld and communicated throughout the organization
Requirements
- Survey-focused Bachelor's Degree
- Professional Survey License required or in process
- At least 5 years of experience leading survey teams focused on Land Development or Renewable Energy
- Ability to establish and manage business relationships with colleagues and clients
- Experience managing business operations for a team according to client guidelines
- Ability to foster staff development by assisting with yearly targets and annual business planning
- Ability to define department objectives through collaboration
- Experience creating a business development strategy across a region, including expanding current clients, identifying new potential clients, and fostering long-term relationships
- Maintain memberships with local residential and commercial organizations to expand the reputation of the group and organization
- Established relationships with land developers, general contractors, and architects to identify and win projects
- Manage financial goals of the group, including team utilization, invoice ratio, multipliers, and profitability
- Assist Project Managers with Accounts Receivable collections, effort vs contract value, project profitability, change order submission, and monthly invoicing
- Conduct contract review, proposal review, licensing review for risk management
- Manage invoices for 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 effectively with employees and lead by example with open communication
- Manage staff and leverage other teams to define recruitment and interview processes
- Negotiate a full compensation package and stay aware of market standards to remain competitive
- Maintain internal relationships and communicate often with Regional Vice President, Local Vice Presidents, and Directors
- Onboard new staff and create a culture of excellence from day one
- Communicate performance issues to HR, Senior Leadership, and individuals for documentation and employee termination once approved by HR
- Prioritize Health and Safety, communicate potential issues with Safety staff, and stay updated on industry standards
- Possess a Survey-focused Bachelor's Degree
- Hold or be in the process of obtaining a Professional Survey License
- Have at least 5 years of experience leading survey teams focused on Land Development or Renewable Energy
Benefits & Perks
Generous Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible work schedules
Travel Vouchers
Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation
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
Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment
Dependent Care Match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Pet Insurance
Health Savings Account and 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 counseling, legal, financial, and work-life services
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