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Director of Civil Engineering - Land Development

Atwell

Fort Myers, Florida

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Business Development, Business Plan, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Conferences, Construction, Construction Engineering, Consulting, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Customer Satisfaction, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Land Development, Leadership, Licensing, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Professional Engineer, Profit & Loss, Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Real Estate Development, Reimbursement, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Student Loans, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player
LOCATION
Fort Myers, Florida
POSTED
6 days ago

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

As the Director of Civil Engineering for Land Development, you will lead business development initiatives, manage a talented team of engineers and support staff, and spearhead the regional strategy for our land development projects. This role requires a visionary leader with a strong background in civil engineering, a proven track record in land development, and exceptional leadership and business development skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leadership & Management:
    • 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.
  • Business Development:
    • 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.
  • Project Management:
    • 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.

Qualifications:

  • 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 (commercial and/or SFD).
  • 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.

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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

Compensation:

  • Competitive Compensation packages 
  • Annual bonuses, spot bonuses and peer recognition awards
  • 401K match - 1:1 up to 4% of compensation 
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Student Loan Repayment 
  • Paid Licensing / Certification Fees and Renewals
  • Financial Rewards for Obtaining Licensure
  • Employee Referrals 
  • Annual Wellness Reimbursement for anything wellness related (Gym memberships, fitness tracker, home gym equipment, etc.)
  • Dependent Care Match

‘Atwell’ness:

  • Medical (BC/BS), Dental (Delta), and Vision (VSP)
  • Family Planning & IVF Benefits
  • Pet Insurance
  • 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

About the Company

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Atwell

Atwell is a bold leader in the consulting, engineering and construction industry. We serve three markets, and deliver countless solutions to our clients.

Atwell includes three divisions – Atwell, LLC, Strategic Construction Solutions, and Atwell Canada. As individual entities, these companies offer custom solutions for your precise industry. Working together, they collaborate seamlessly across departments and locations to deliver what you need, where you need it, all from one trusted source.

Atwell International: Expertise on the global stage
To service clients with global interests or portfolios, Atwell operates an international division with experience in more than 25 countries on five continents. Our teams are able to offer consistent program management for US-based organizations expanding into other countries, as well as support foreign investors and companies with real estate interests in the US.

Our team has provided program management, regulatory consulting, environmental consulting and development services in support of major manufacturers and suppliers in global markets, specifically automotive and transportation.

Driven by projects and clients, the division has had a sustained presence in Asia for the past decade, with offices previously in both South Korea and China. Atwell also maintains relationships with global partners to extend its reach and knowledge base to any area, regardless of previous experience.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
2008
WEBSITE
http://www.atwell-group.com