Associate Project Manager

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
• Job Description

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 progresses. In this role, an employee will be expected to develop and demonstrate proficiency in regards to the essential functions of the job found below.

Essential Functions

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 assure 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 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental, Land Planning, Land Surveying, or equivalent.
• Professional License (PE, RLA, AICP, CPG, PS) desired.
• Four (4) to Eight (8) 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.
• Disclaimer
• While AI tools may support your application process, this role is built on human talent. Your judgment, experience, and character matter most, so we encourage you to showcase what makes you uniquely you.
• Atwell does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Atwell employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Atwell and approved by the Atwell Talent Acquisition Team.
• 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
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