Associate Director

3 weeks ago


Southfield, United States Atwell, LLC Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

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.

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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


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