Associate Project Manager, Civil Engineering - Land Development

About this role

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

Summary: Join Atwell as an Associate Project Manager in our Civil Engineering team, focusing on land development projects. This role is perfect for a motivated professional eager to expand their leadership skills while enhancing technical expertise and project management capabilities in a collaborative and entrepreneurial setting.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Project Managers to develop and execute project plans, schedules, and budgets.

• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.

• Monitor project performance, identify challenges early, and help drive solutions to support project objectives.

• Maintain organized project documentation, schedules, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

• Assist with contract administration, scope management, and project reporting.

• Apply civil engineering principles across various residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects.

• Support the preparation and review of engineering plans, reports, and technical documents.

• Utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D for site design, grading, utility layouts, and infrastructure improvements.

• Prepare hydrology and drainage reports and coordinate permitting requirements with local agencies.

• Represent Atwell professionally in meetings and communications with clients and regulatory agencies.

• Support business development initiatives through proposal preparation and client follow-up activities.

• Mentor and support junior staff through technical guidance and collaboration.

• Coordinate with leadership on staffing needs and resource planning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field required.

• 5–8 years of experience in civil engineering or land development consulting.

• Experience in managing private land development projects and client expectations.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain licensure in the near future.

• Experience preparing hydrology and stormwater management reports preferred.

• Prior experience mentoring or coordinating junior staff is a plus.

Pay Range
$93,000—$130,000 USD

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.