Atwell, LLC is pleased to promote Rick Pellhum to Project Manager in our Real Estate and Land Development group. Based in Atwell’s Marietta, Georgia office, Rick will be responsible for project coordination and execution, developing project objectives, guiding his team’s deliverables, providing quality control, and managing and developing client relationships.

With more than a 30-year career in the civil engineering field, Rick Pellhum brings tremendous technical and industry leadership to the firm, as well as a diverse project portfolio ranging from military and transportation, aerospace development, residential and commercial development, and municipal facilities. Prior to joining Atwell, Rick Pellhum was a Vice President and Project Manager of an engineering firm located in Melbourne, Florida. Rick has managed several development projects and provided client and agency coordination, utility coordination, and construction administration.

His background includes all facets of land development projects, from due diligence studies and planning to design, cost estimating, permitting, and construction-related services. He has been instrumental in the development of many residential subdivisions, as well as numerous commercial projects throughout Florida. After working on several government projects, such as military bases, he is particularly knowledgeable in helping clients navigate through governmental approval regarding design procedures, submittals, and project management. Rick earned his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida, and is a registered Professional Engineer in Florida and Georgia.

“Rick is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in roadway design, commercial, and residential developments,” said Vice President Jim Lowe, “he has been an important asset to the team since he joined Atwell and we are delighted to see him mentor and expand our growing real estate and land development market.”