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

#LI-WS1 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