Project Manager - Renewable Energy Site Development

Atwell

Lombard, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alternative Energy, Budget Management, Building Permits, Business Development, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Engineering, Consulting, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Energy Management, Fitness, Flexible Spending Accounts, Land Development, Leadership, Licensing, Mentoring, Profit & Loss, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Real Estate Development, Reimbursement, Student Loans, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
Lombard, Illinois
POSTED
20 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

Atwell is seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager with a strong background in renewable energy projects to lead high impact projects across diverse markets. If you're passionate about shaping communities through thoughtful design and want to take ownership of challenging, high-profile projects, this is your opportunity to thrive.

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage renewable energy site development design with a focus on ground mounted solar arrays and batter energy storage systems (BESS). Drives business development activities in conjunction with the firms’ annual business development objectives.

  • Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and leadership to ensure success, profitability, and technical excellence

  • Oversee project budgets, proposals, contracts, scopes, and schedules

  • Mentor and direct project teams; promote internal communication and knowledge sharing

  • Maintain strong client relationships and represent Atwell in all external communications

  • Tackle complex engineering and permitting challenges with the autonomy to influence project direction and outcomes

What You Bring:

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

  • 8 plus years of experience in residential and/or commercial land development

  • Deep understanding of local development codes, permitting processes, and construction practices

  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and client expectations

Why Atwell?

  • Be part of a firm that values collaboration, creativity, and client focus

  • Lead meaningful work that shapes the future of land development and improves the way communities grow

  • Work alongside industry leading professionals in a supportive and high performing culture

  • Enjoy a clear path for career advancement, with opportunities to evolve into senior leadership as you take on increasing responsibility

  • Gain the freedom to drive your own projects and make technical decisions that matter

 

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Pay Range

$95,000 - $140,000USD

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