Branch General Manager

Founded in 1946 with just one crane, Bragg Companies has grown into one of the largest integrated service companies in the construction industry. With decades of expertise in crane service, rigging, and heavy haul, Bragg Companies consistently proves itself a leader across various industries. As Bragg has expanded to include branch locations across the country and completed numerous notable construction projects, people remain our greatest asset. Led by values of safety, integrity, quality, and superior service, Bragg's team continues to strive for excellence every day in all aspects of our business.

Branch Overview

Bragg Companies Branches operate as individual and distinct profit centers, each differentiated from sister branches based on geography. All branches share a common general organizational and accounting structure designed to facilitate efficient, flexible overhead to optimize regional market opportunities. Specific branch attributes, such as property/yard acreage, employee count, domiciled equipment resources, and scope of provided services, are determined in cooperation with corporate management to align with local market opportunities and corporate strategic objectives.

Branch General Manager Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Mastery of branch P&L and cash-flow, ownership of annual budget and forecast, and management of opportunity analysis (cost/benefit, risk/reward).

• Operational Oversight: Holding weekly job/project progress meetings, performing or delegating sales and administrative staff management, and managing and integrating location-specific capabilities.

• Human Resources and Staff Development: Planning and coordinating staff professional development programs, managing branch HR issues, and promoting a supportive and harassment-free work environment.

• Strategic Planning and Analysis: Developing and advocating for high-risk business cases and completing and analyzing annual customer satisfaction surveys.

• Leadership and Community Engagement: Participating in leadership training courses and engaging in local community outreach and industry events.

• Sales, Marketing and Customer Service: Maintain a thorough understanding of the Branch’s regional market, market size and composition (SWOT), competitor business model and market share, and listen to and understand customer needs.

• Safety: Promote an environment of safety and safe practices. Ensure all employees and processes remain compliant with company safety policies, OSHA, and other governmental regulations.

• Risk Management: Review Customer contracts, requests, T&C’s, etc. to validate their alignment with company policies and terms.

Branch General Manager Required Skills

• An understanding of business success and how to achieve that through effective leadership:

  • Effective relationship management – Understands the need to focus on trusting relationships across all areas of engagement.
  • Teamwork – Develop teams that create a high level of performance through motivation and job satisfaction.
  • Customer focus – A strategic view of customer needs today and a vision of new market opportunities.
  • The ability to hold themselves and others accountable for commitments to deliver and for behaviors that demonstrate the culture of Bragg Companies.
  • An inclusive approach that demonstrably values differences.
  • A focus on learning, looking to strengthen their own skills and coach and mentor those around them.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a General Manager of 5 or more office staff plus 50 or more field personnel, a minimum of $20M/year in sales, or comparable executive role.

• Leadership: Organizational effectiveness, project, and operations management experience.

• Financial Skills: Experience in planning and budgeting. Knowledge of business financial and accounting principles and practices.

• Technical Skills: Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions. Basic to advanced estimating skills.

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact clearly with all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: College degree in Business, Organizational Management, Construction Management, Engineering Management, or a related field preferred. 5+ years’ experience in Executive Management or General Management may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Industry Experience: Previous experience managing multiple lines of business within the heavy construction, heavy transportation, industrial, refinery, or related industry.

What We Offer

• Salary: Starting from $130,000-$160,000 per year

• Health and Wellness Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching contributions.

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your resume and application detailing your relevant experience and why you're interested in this position. We look forward to hearing from you!

EEOC Statement

Bragg Investment Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or marital status. Bragg complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.