Branch Manager

The BRANCH MANAGER provides the overall executive leadership for the branch office by supervising the activities of the branch office personnel along the policy lines adopted by the Executive Council and the Board of Directors.

Duties may include:

• Oversee the daily operations of the branch office.
• The effective management and profitability of all operations of the branch office.
• Administration of the branch office’s activities in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• The achievement of approved branch office goals and objectives and supporting the company goals and objectives.
• Maintain management level relationships with other branch office managers and senior managers of the corporation.
• Monitor and evaluate branch efficiency and effectiveness.
• Perform other related duties as required
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• GA PE registration is required; registration in additional states preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years relevant work experience, 10 years work experience preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of related project and client management experience.
• Organize and schedule the work of the branch office.
• The development and overall supervision of marketing and business plans for the branch office, including effective business development with key clients and prospects.
• Recommend budgets and profitability targets for the branch office.
• Deal effectively with clients to ensure proper allocation of manpower and resources for work in the branch office to be completed on time, within budget while meeting the company’s standard for quality.
• Sign off on all plans, reports, and other work products generated by the branch office which require an authorized signature.
• Be primary business developer in a geographic region for new business for the branch office and new work opportunities for the branch office consistent with the overall corporate and branch office marketing goals.
• Ensure prompt and timely response to all proposal requests.
• Responsible for all phases of the branch office personnel program including recruitment, selection, position classification, wage and salary administration, benefit administration; labor relations and equal opportunity practices.
• Review with branch office personnel on a weekly basis or more often, if necessary, their work schedules of individual assignments to various projects.
• Responsible for control of all projects within the branch office, giving assistance and guidance as necessary to employees.
• Responsible for the accuracy of monthly billing statements.
• Build and improve external corporate image by active participation in appropriate organizations and maintaining significant contacts with current and potential clients.
• Use and actively promote the development of business for the professional services and disciplines available throughout the other offices in the firm.
• Is an active member in civic and professional activities, societies and organizations.  
• Overall coordination of the branch office with other administrative and operation elements of the corporation.
• Valid driver’s license required - Must be insurable by fleet insurer; driving history will be reviewed by agent and underwriter
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with OSHA guidelines and directives, in conjunction with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. 
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
• Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
• Regularly work on repetitive tasks
• Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects
• Regularly hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm
• Regularly use headphones and earpiece
• Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away
• Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand
• Regularly understand the speech of another person
• Frequently bend to file and maintain files
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs