Associate Director - Solar (PV)

Job Description

Job 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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