Branch Manager

Position Overview

The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall performance, growth, and leadership of a local UES branch. This role oversees branch operations and financial performance, ensures technical excellence and compliance with safety standards, and fosters a culture of accountability, client satisfaction, and employee development.

Responsibilities

• Own Branch P&L, including the management/control of budgets, utilization, collections, and other costs.

• Oversee branch projects and daily office activities to sustain profitability.

• Develop and implement project scopes, budgets, schedules and deliverables to meet client and business objectives.

• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget and in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

• Partner with Safety teams to ensure staff are properly trained and equipped for all business areas.

• Manage Branch vehicle fleet and work closely with the Regional Fleet Director.

• Survey marketplace to identify both new clients and new markets for Company services.

• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Aprove and execute letters, proposals, contracts, and reports, within authority, on behalf of the Company.

• Resolve concerns regarding projects, proposals, contracts, agreements, and technical matters.

• Ensure that the standard of care is met for all work assigned to the Branch.

• Coach, motivate, and supervise Branch staff, encouraging personal and professional development.

• Evaluate and deliver performance feedback for direct staff and review evaluations of others in the Branch.

• Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, project managers, field staff and colleagues.

• Work with Regional HR Director regarding performance management, discipline, development, etc.

• Contribute to sales innovation, strategic business development, and overall project profitability.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, construction management, or physical sciences, preferred.

• 10+ years of related experience with 5 years managing an operation with $15M+ in revenue.

• Thorough knowledge and experience in either geotechnical engineering or environmental services.

• Comfort with standard office and collaboration software (i.e. Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint).

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, as well as planning, organizing, and delegating ability.

• Experience in the effective use of scheduling and cost control techniques.

• Ability to motivate, train, direct, coordinate, and engage a multi-disciplinary professional team.

Preferred Qualifications

• SC Professional Engineering (PE) license with the ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed.

• Proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale engineering projects from inception to completion.

• Ability to read and write common scientific and technical concepts, journals, legal documents including contracts and financial reports.

• Knowledge and familiarity with industry standards and regulations in geotechnical and construction materials testing methods, ASTM standards, AASHTO, DOT, ASCE, OSHA, laboratory testing, soil classifications, and construction oversight.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, proposal writing, and presentations to customers, clients and colleagues.