Branch Manager

Are you ready to lead and develop a team? Bowman Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Branch Manager to join our team in Suwanee, GA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Supervise and be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of branch performance.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Position includes direct supervisory responsibility of staff to include hiring decisions, direction and delegation of work assignments, performance and evaluation, training and development, employee relations and disciplinary issues, compensation, and termination decisions.
• Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables
• Effectively communicate corporate goals, philosophy and culture.
• Develop near/long-term goals and strategies for growth of the branch office.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Actively participate in decision-making processes by evaluating and communicating the impact of operational decision and business opportunities.
• Manage all financial aspects of location such as profit/loss/budgets.
• Capitalize on expertise in other offices to create new sector opportunities including transportation, structural, mining, landscape/architecture, and construction management services.
• Market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.

Do the Work

• Coordinate the planning and execution of day-to-day operations managing proposals, work-in-process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts
• Establish new clients as well as maintain healthy client relationships and possess solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
• Develop trusted adviser relationships with customers and vendor
• Responsible for the monitoring and management of work-in-process, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable collection efforts
• Oversees recruitment, development, and management of professional, technical, and administrative personnel
• Drive projects and execute deliverables with the sense of urgency clients expect
• Effectively market, manage and execute design projects in land development (residential, commercial, industrial), government and/or energy.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information
• Proven track record of innovation, leadership and creativity.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
• Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
• Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Focus on improving return on investment.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Surveying, Planning or related discipline.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of ten (10+) years’ relevant experience in the AEC industry including at least three (3+) years’ experience in a management capacity.
• Registered professional in field of expertise preferred (Engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture).
• Diverse experience in land development, commercial projects, municipal projects, architecture, transportation, energy, mining or environmental.
• Strong knowledge of local/municipal codes, standards, and practices.
• Established relationships with surrounding localities and agencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient in video conferencing tools.
• Must hold a valid state driver’s license and successfully pass a motor vehicle check.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Eligible for remote work arrangements.
• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic
• Mobility around an office environment
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.