Full-Time

Director – Land Development

Posted on 7/21/2025

Atwell

Atwell

11-50 employees

Turnkey engineering, consulting and construction services

No salary listed

Ardmore, PA, USA

In Person

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Minimum of 15 years of experience in civil engineering, focusing on land development.
  • Proven track record in business development and client relationship management.
  • Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and execute long-term plans.
Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of civil engineers and support staff.
  • Foster a collaborative and innovative work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
  • Oversee the planning, design, and execution of land development projects, ensuring adherence to quality, budget, and timeline requirements.
  • Develop and execute regional strategies to drive growth and profitability in the land development market.
  • Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand our market presence and secure new land development projects.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including preparing proposals, presentations, and negotiations.
  • Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and meetings to enhance our visibility and reputation.
  • Ensure the successful delivery of land development projects from inception to completion.
  • Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure seamless project execution and client satisfaction.

Atwell provides consulting, engineering, and construction services for clients in real estate and land development, power and energy, and oil and gas. Its offerings cover land and right-of-way support, planning, landscape architecture, engineering, land surveying, environmental compliance and permitting, and construction management, enabling a turnkey, end-to-end project delivery from concept through completion. The company combines multiple in-house capabilities to plan, design, build, and manage projects, helping clients move from idea to finished asset without coordinating with many separate firms. What sets Atwell apart is its ability to offer a broad, integrated suite of services across diverse sectors and a client base that includes private developers, public-sector organizations, and energy companies. The goal is to deliver complete, efficient project delivery by coordinating all phases and disciplines in one streamlined process.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Manhard acquisition adds 400 employees, strengthens Illinois, Colorado, Texas, Tennessee, Nevada markets.
  • Southeast expansion via Capital Civil and Florida acquisitions (Banks, Biscayne) captures public works and transportation revenue.
  • Integrated land development and energy services position Atwell for infrastructure and renewable energy project growth.

What critics are saying

  • Rapid six-acquisition integration in 16 months risks talent exodus and project delays amid management overload.
  • Oil and gas sector downturn erodes core hydrocarbons revenue as energy clients cut engineering services.
  • EPA methane regulations effective 2026 slash environmental compliance and surveying contracts by 30–50% for oil/gas clients.

What makes Atwell unique

  • Turnkey service model spans land development, power/energy, and hydrocarbons with integrated surveying and environmental compliance.
  • 120-year operational history with 2,100+ employees across 14+ offices nationwide post-Manhard acquisition.
  • Six acquisitions in 16 months (Blueline, Terrascape, Capital Civil, Banks, Biscayne, Manhard) rapidly expanded geographic and service capabilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Company Match

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Assistance

Annual Wellness Reimbursement

Family Planning Benefits

Pet Insurance

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Employee Referrals up to $5,000

Dependent Care Match

Employer paid LTD, STD, and life insurance

Company News

Business Wire
Aug 28th, 2025
Atwell Acquires Manhard Consulting, Advancing Nationwide Capabilities in the Land Development and Energy Markets

Atwell, a leader in creating solutions for the built environment, is pleased to announce the largest-ever acquisition in its 120-year history: Manhard Consul...

Yahoo Finance
Jun 11th, 2025
Atwell Acquires Capital Civil Engineering, Expanding Engineering Resources and Expertise in the Southeast

Atwell acquires Capital Civil Engineering, expanding engineering resources and expertise in the Southeast.

CityBiz
Feb 5th, 2025
Atwell Acquires Terrascape Consulting Operations

Atwell has acquired Terrascape Consulting, enhancing its engineering and surveying capabilities in the Southwest. Terrascape, based in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in multi-family, affordable housing, and retail projects. This acquisition aligns with Atwell's growth strategy and follows its acquisition of SEI Engineering in January 2025. Atwell has made six strategic additions in just over a year, including firms in Delaware, Florida, and Louisiana. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Daily Journal of Commerce
Mar 23rd, 2023
Seattle DJC.com local business news and data

National consulting, engineering and construction services firm Atwell has acquired Blueline, a 75-person civil engineering, land planning and landscape architecture firm based in Kirkland.

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