Survey Project Manager | Renewables, Power & Energy

Atwell, LLC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Atwell, LLC in Naperville, IL is seeking a Survey Project Manager to lead complex survey efforts across power & energy, renewable infrastructure, and land development, delivering projects from concept to construction.

You will coordinate engineers, field crews, contractors, and clients, mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, and foster a collaborative culture that emphasizes quality and long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple survey projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations
• Leading survey efforts for utility, renewable energy, commercial, and land development projects
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers, field crews, contractors, and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
• Reviewing survey deliverables, project scope, schedules, and resource allocation
• Managing project financials, including budgets, forecasting, and overall project performance
• Serving as a key point of contact for clients and helping foster long‑term partnerships
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to survey staff and emerging professionals
• Supporting a collaborative, team‑first culture where knowledge sharing and professional growth are encouraged
• Identifying challenges early, developing solutions, and keeping projects moving forward

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 2,000+ passionate team members across 75+ locations and growing!

Atwell, LLC

is a proud recipient of the following 2025awards:

• 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

Help Shape the Infrastructure Powering Tomorrow

Some survey projects are routine.

These aren't.

Survey Project Manager

We’re looking for a Survey Project Manager who thrives on tackling complex challenges, leading high-profile projects, and working at the intersection of power & energy, renewable infrastructure, and land development.

In this role, you'll help deliver projects that directly support utility modernization, renewable energy expansion, and community growth. From utility corridors and electrical infrastructure to large-scale solar developments and commercial sites, you'll play a key role in bringing critical projects from concept to construction.

Whether your background is rooted in power & energy, utilities, or land development, we're looking for someone who enjoys taking ownership, solving problems, and helping teams succeed.

If you're the type of professional who is always looking for the next challenge, enjoys mentoring others, and takes pride in delivering exceptional work, we'd love to connect.

What You'll Do

As a Survey Project Manager, you'll serve as a trusted leader for both clients and project teams, helping guide projects from initial planning through final delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple survey projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations
• Leading survey efforts for utility, renewable energy, commercial, and land development projects
• Collaborating with engineers, project managers, field crews, contractors, and external stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
• Reviewing survey deliverables, project scope, schedules, and resource allocation
• Managing project financials, including budgets, forecasting, and overall project performance
• Serving as a key point of contact for clients and helping foster long‑term partnerships
• Providing mentorship and technical guidance to survey staff and emerging professionals
• Supporting a collaborative, team‑first culture where knowledge sharing and professional growth are encouraged
• Identifying challenges early, developing solutions, and keeping projects moving forward