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 support and lead a team focused on diverse projects with various sizes, scope, and detail. You will work in a flexible and entrepreneurial environment with a vibrant office culture and a national presence. Atwell is looking for electrical engineering leaders who are interested in being subject matter experts in utility-grade solar projects.
Responsibilities:
- Manage business operations for your team
- Create annual business plan with your Project Manager('s) and present to VP/Regional Leader
- Establish department objectives by collaborating with team members and management
- Manage and support business development activities and support internal BD training
- Establish team plan:
- Maintain key client relationships.
- Develop future business and proactively build and maintain relationships with current and future clients.
- Achieve financial objectives:
- Manage revenue goals
- Team utilization, invoice ratio, EM, profitability
- Management of respective PM projects in terms of 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
- Establish product objectives:
- Ensure that current company and service sector standards are met
- Ensure company templates are utilized and functional
- Manage survey equipment/fleet to ensure operational excellence
- Recommend technology improvements and justification
- Ensure operational excellence and a repeatable process for deliverables.
- Communicate with employees:
- Maintain Open Door Policy
- Communicate company objectives, reports, and data
- Develop Staff:
- Performance Management: Initiate reviews, follow-up on reviews, address compensation of team members, review job titles vs. job duties, support and provide details for performance improvement plans, and monitor success
- Training: Follow up on any training requested by employees, and identify training tools for the team (Lunch & Learn, Red Vector, etc.)
- Mentor staff on industry knowledge, project knowledge, process knowledge, and best practices.
- Manage staff:
- Supervise and direct all members of the team with authority to recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, review, and discipline (up to, and including, termination)
- Communicate with Human Resources:
- Requisition: Responsible for identifying and communicating needs to the Talent Acquisition Team.
- Onboarding new employees: Complete an onboarding plan, present the onboarding plan, and assist with the first timesheet.
- Workers Compensation: Understand worker's compensation, remain in contact with employees, and review job duties for any modifications that can happen.
- ADA, changes in schedule due to medical conditions are coordinated with HR/VP.
- Communicate any performance issues to HR for documentation, and termination of employees once approved by HR.
- Offboarding employees: Contact HR immediately of any resignations, communicate about any licenses that the employee has, and collect the employee's assets.
- Responsible for Health & Safety:
- Understand the safety manuals and protocols related to onboarding, training, enforcement, and reporting.
- Awareness of the safety aspects/requirements of projects from a team perspective and appropriate engagement, direction, and training with safety for the support needed
- Approve timesheets and PTO, expense reports, and corporate credit card expenses.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge:
- Attend educational workshops.
- Review professional and market segment publications.
- Establish personal networks.
- Participate in applicable professional societies and trade associations.
- Promote internal communication and encourage dialogue within project teams, across market sectors, and throughout the organization.
- Excellent communication skills; oral & written as well as listening skills.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree required. JD, MBA or other advanced degree may be preferred
- Licenses and certifications highly desired (ex: PE, RLA, PS, PHR, etc.)
- Typically, a minimum of twelve (12) plus years of experience in related field
- Ability to train and mentor project team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills required
- Experience utilizing Vision as a project management tool preferred.
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