Tim
Augustine

Business executive, board advisor, corporate innovator and author dedicated to building high-performing companies, guiding organizations through transformation, and driving professional growth.

With a career spanning leadership across diverse industries, Tim brings strategic insight, operational experience, and a passion for empowering people and organizations to achieve their full potential.

As a trusted advisor to executives and boards, he helps companies navigate complex challenges, unlock new opportunities, and create long-term value. Whether through strategic planning, organizational alignment, or leadership development, Tim’s focus remains on fostering innovation, accountability, and results that endure.

Executive Leadership at Atwell

Tim Augustine serves as the Chief Corporate Officer and Partner of Atwell, a 2100-person consulting, engineering and construction management firm recognized as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States.

With more than 30 years of operational leadership and board governance experience, Tim plays a central role in shaping Atwell’s strategic direction and culture. His leadership is defined by vision, culture and growth.

30+

Acquisitions

Strategic expansion

94.8%

Retention Rate

2,100 team members

Top 20

Best Firms to Work For

Zweig Group

$27M → $600M

Revenue Growth

21% CAGR

Driving Growth & Expansion

Atwell's growth from $26M to over $600M in revenue within 15 years placing them at #70 within ENR’s Top 500 Largest Design firms in the US.

Combining organic growth with 30 successful acquisitions has fueled Atwell’s geographic expansion across the US.

Diversification strategies that helped position Atwell as a leader in renewable energy, community development, commercial retail, digital infrastructure, and hydrocarbons.

Culture & People Strategy

Recognized in the Top 20 "Best Firms to Work For" in the Country by Zweig Group and Crain's magazine and listed on the "Hot Firms" fastest growing companies list.

Atwell’s entrepreneurial, passionate and team-oriented culture has been the foundation to Atwell’s people strategy, helping them sustainably grow the firm to 2,100 team members while maintaining a retention rate of 94.8%.

Leadership
& Governance

Tim brings strong leadership, advisory and board experience having served on the Board of Directors for Atwell, PLA Holdings, Open Heart Magic and Delta Sigma Pi National Leadership Foundation.

He is a US Air Force Veteran, an MBA graduate of Northwestern University Kellogg School of Business and a graduate of the Harvard University Merger & Acquisition Program.

Corporate Strategy

At the core of his corporate strategy is a disciplined strategic planning framework designed to align vision with execution and ensure sustainable growth. This framework is built around key guideposts that drive clarity and performance across the organization

Strategic Planning Framework

Throughout Tim’s career, he has played a pivotal role to help scale organizations to make the transition from an entrepreneurially oriented company (few leaders make most of the decisions) to a professionally managed growing company. The strategic focus areas,

Regardless of the size of your firm, considering the following strategic focus areas will provide a solid foundation for a strategic growth plan. These areas will help streamline the steps of growth and diversification and help you create a sharp vision for measurable change.

Market Sector & Geographic Strategy

Urgent Industry Identification and Geographic expansion.

Products & Services Strategy

Pragmatic marketing approach to market analysis, quantitative support, thought leadership, positioning and launch.

Resource Planning

Align people, capital, and technology with measurable results.

Operational Processes

Create and refine processes that streamline growth.

Succession Planning

Develop leadership continuity and succession readiness.

Culture

Foster collaboration, innovation, and integrity to be an employer of choice.

Product & Service Launch Framework

Combining the Strategic Planning framework with a Pragmatic Product / Services strategy will help diversify your firm and capture market share in your respective industry.  

He has crafted a pragmatic, results-driven approach to launching new products and services focused on market knowledge, discipline and thought leadership.

Market & Quantitative Analysis

Problem Identification and definition, uncover opportunities, assess risk and evaluate acceptance.

Thought Leadership & Positioning

Define proposition, establish credibility, identify differentiation and calculate position.

Launch Metrics

Clear performance goals and success measures.

Execution & Evaluation

Define internal and external education, channel support and key relationship development and evaluate.

Post-Launch Support

Scalable sustained growth and maximize long-term value.

Tim’s Writings

Tim has been recognized as a thought-leader in corporate culture and helping organizations grow at scale. He has written three books including, How Hard Are You Knocking? Landing a Job in a Rebounding Economy, which was recognized by Career Magazine in the “Top 100 Best Career Books of All Time.”

Tim is also a contributing writer for publications such as Inc. Magazine, Monster.com, and Fast Company Magazine on topics pertaining to career development, corporate culture and corporate people strategies.

His latest project combines his extensive job coaching experience and proven job search best practices with leveraging the latest AI tools candidates can use for their search.

Knocking Smart:
Landing a Job in the Age of AI

Knocking Smarter: Landing a Job in the Age of AI is a practical, empowering guide for job seekers navigating a rapidly changing, AI-driven market. Tim shows how to stop chasing opportunities the hard way and start using AI as a competitive edge, optimizing resumes, preparing for interviews, targeting growing industries, and networking with purpose.

Blending technology with the irreplaceable human traits of curiosity, adaptability, and grit, the book helps readers identify where the future is hiring and how to stand out when it matters most. The rules have changed, but for those ready to adapt and act boldly, the opportunity has never been greater, especially when you learn to knock smarter, not harder.

The Job Market Has Changed, So Must You

Jobs disappear overnight. Algorithms screen resumes in seconds. Industries rise and fall faster than you can update your LinkedIn. Today, landing a job isn’t about effort alone, it’s about intelligence, adaptability, and speed. This book will teach you how to stand out, stay relevant, and get hired in a world evolving at lightning pace.

AI Isn’t the Enemy…. It’s Your New Edge

AI isn’t just tech hype; it’s your most powerful co-worker. Used right, it can craft sharper resumes, spotlight booming industries, and prep you for interviews with precision. But remember: AI can’t replicate your curiosity, empathy, or grit. The goal isn’t man or machine, it’s man and machine.

The Future Is Hiring

Energy, healthcare, infrastructure, cybersecurity, the sectors shaping tomorrow are hiring fast. This book will show you where the real opportunities are and how to knock on the right doors.

Knock Smarter Not Harder

For advisory, speaking, or collaboration inquiries, reach out to discuss how Tim can support your organization’s growth and transformation.

The rules have changed, but the reward remains the same, for those prepared, proactive, and bold enough to knock smarter.

Lets help 1 Million Job Seekers!

My goal is to reach 1 million downloads, and help as many people as possible.

I’d love your help spreading the word

Share my QR code with your network, especially with friends, family, or students who are job hunting or planning to look in the next few years.

Together, we can help the next generation of professionals “Knock Smarter” and thrive in this new AI-driven world.

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Connect with Tim

For advisory, speaking, or collaboration inquiries, reach out to discuss how Tim can support your organization's growth and transformation.

  • Chief Corporate Officer, Atwell LLC
  • U.S. Air Force Veteran
  • Northwestern Kellogg MBA
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