Branch Manager, Engineering

10 hours ago

Champaign, Illinois, United States Trilon Group Full time
Branch Manager, Engineering (Civil)

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Champaign, IL

Reporting To: Matt Johnson


Description
Branch Manager | Civil Engineering
Are you ready to lead a team of dedicated professionals while setting the stage for success? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a dynamic and motivated Branch Manager to join our team in Champaign, Illinois. 

What's in it for you?
As the Branch Manager, you'll be the captain of your own ship. You can steer business operations to ensure everyone is upholding high standards for excellence. You'll have the chance to work closely with our CEO and other colleagues on the management team, collaborating to accomplish goals in business development and strategic planning. 

This is a role that wears many hats. In addition to leading the Champaign branch, you'll also be a Project Manager and a key client contact. Your mission will be to ensure projects go smoothly, stay on course and end successfully. 

Where you'll work
The position is based in our Champaign, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It's even part of our Core Values We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other's personal and professional growth.

What you'll do
As the Champaign Civil Engineering Branch Manager, you'll orchestrate efficiency, net profit and net revenue while minimizing write-offs and rework. The best fit candidate's touch will turn each project into a success story. You'll also:
  • Handle day-to-day branch operations, including overseeing personnel in Champaign.
  • Develop relationships with other managers, senior leadership and marketing to define market and client opportunities and strategies for business development.
  • Turn prospects into clients by building relationships and trust.
  • Maintain clients by establishing a working relationship with key decision makers and influencers based on Fehr Graham's Core Values.
  • Lead projects using resources to accurately invoice clients within budget.
  • Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications, fee proposals and contracts.
  • Effectively communicate ideas and technical concepts to coworkers and with clients on sensitive and complex matters. 
  • Understand client needs and apply innovative thinking to solve problems and capture opportunities. 
  • Ensure quality control for projects and clients. 
  • Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of market, client, and technology trends and advancement. 
  • Attend meetings and community and industry events.
  • Follow/research industry trends and communicate back to the team. 
  • Prepare and present formal client presentations.
  • Maintain client confidentiality for all project work.
  • Recruit, develop, coach and mentor staff.

What it takes
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering or related field is required.
  • Eight years or more of experience in staff supervision, client relations, and/or business development and project management.
  • Have experience in the consulting industry. 
  • Licensed in your respective discipline.
  • Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to engineering projects.
  • Proven track record of successfully managing projects and people.
  • Desire and ability to empower our professionals with industry knowledge to help with processes and client satisfaction.

What you'll get
You'll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:
  • Medical/life/disability insurance.
  • 401K profit-sharing plan.
  • Paid time off.
  • An awesome work environment. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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