Associate Project Manager - 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 1,800 passionate team members across 55 locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC is a proud recipient of the following 2024 awards:

• Nine consecutive years in a row as a “Best Place to Work” (#16) by Zweig Group


• Recognized as #10 in the “Top 100 Fastest Growing AEC Firms” in the U.S. by Zweig Group


• Recognized as #71 in the ENR Top 500 Design Firms, ranked in every region.


• Recognized in Crains “Fast 50” as one of the fastest-growing firms based in Michigan.


• Recognized in Crains Magazine as one of Michigan's largest privately held companies.

The Associate Project Manager will meet clients’ needs and achieve project profitability.  The person in this role will do that by representing Atwell in all communications with the client, communicating with Atwell management, and assembling and coordinating Atwell project teams and progress.  In this role, an employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency regarding the essential functions of the job found below.

Responsibilities: 

• Implement the project plan and assist the Project Manager to determine timeframes, budgets, staffing, and project schedule.


• Assure work product by analyzing the design, client requirements, and performance standards.


• Monitor the project status:




• Collect, analyze, and summarize information and trends.


• Intervene, as needed, to ensure project objectives.




• Develop future business:




• Assist with marketing support and presentations.


• Follow up on outstanding proposals.


• Proactively build and maintain relationships with current and future clients.




• Ensure project team performance:




• Coach, counsel, and mentor team members.


• Plan, monitor, and appraise job results.


• Communicate with team members and management.


• Coordinate recruiting for open positions as needed.




• Maintain the project file by collecting and organizing project materials.


• Ensure product quality and Atwell's reputation by following the Atwell Product Quality Manual and established standards.


• 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.




• Achieve performance objectives by meeting or exceeding designated chargeability and hours worked.


• Ability to independently apply fundamental engineering, environmental, land planning, and survey concepts.


• Contribute to team effort.


• Assist the Project Manager in project/client communications:




• Compile project status updates both for internal and client use.


• Maintain web-based document management software typical for program clients, such as Expesite, Buzzsaw, etc.




• Assist the Project Manager with Vision organization:




• Opportunity and proposal input.


• Reporting


• Contract amendments.




• Assist in project control:




• Adhere to project parameters.


• Recommend changes in design, specifications, budget, and schedule consistent with project objectives.




• Assist in organizing the project team:




• Work with Project Manager to assemble and direct team members.


• Work with Project Manager to assign responsibilities.


• Recommend sub-consultants.




• Assist Project Manager in achieving financial objectives:




• Maintain project budget and schedule.


• Approve expenditures.


• Analyze variances (e.g., scope creep).


• Negotiate changes in scope/contract.


• Invoice and collect payment.


• Initiate corrective actions.


• Report results to management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental, Land Planning, Land Surveying, or equivalent.


• Professional License (PE, RLA, AICP, CPG, PS) desired.


• Three (3) years of experience in civil engineering, environmental, land planning, survey, or related field.


• Experience in dealing with private land development deadlines and expectations.


• Experience designing residential and commercial land development projects with AutoCAD Civil 3D.


• Experience with hydrology reports.


• Experience managing and mentoring other employees.

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 plan matching formula is 50% of your contributions up to 8%


• 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.)


• 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