Branch General Manager

Bragg Companies•Lakeside, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1946 with just one crane, Bragg Companies has grown into one of the largest integrated service companies in the construction industry and that growth is continuing today. With decades of expertise in crane service, rigging and heavy haul, Bragg Companies consistently proves itself a leader across industries. As Bragg has grown to encompass branch locations across the country and perform countless notable construction projects, People remain our greatest asset. Led by values of safety, integrity, quality and superior service, Bragg’s team continues to work towards excellence every day in all areas of our business. It’s an exciting time to join the Bragg team as we map out our future success in the coming years. Currently, we are hiring a Branch General Manager in our San Diego, CA branch. Bragg Companies Branches operate as individual and distinct profit centers differentiated from sister branches based on geography. All Branches share a common general organizational and accounting structure designed to facilitate efficient, flexible overhead intended to optimize regional market opportunities. Specific branch attributes like property/yard acreage, employee count, domiciled equipment resources and scope of provided services are determined in cooperation with corporate management to optimize the branch performance within the context of the local market current and long term (3 year) opportunities and in alignment with the corporate strategic objective.

Requirements

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.
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.
Organizational effectiveness, project, and operations management experience.
Experience in planning and budgeting. Knowledge of business financial and accounting principles and practices.
Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet functions.
Basic to advanced estimating skills.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills to interact clearly with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Mastery of branch P&L and cash-flow, ownership of annual budget and forecast, and management of opportunity analysis (cost/benefit, risk/reward).
Holding weekly job/project progress meetings, performing or delegating sales and administrative staff management, and managing and integrating location-specific capabilities.
Planning and coordinating staff professional development programs, managing branch HR issues, and promoting a supportive and harassment-free work environment.
Developing and advocating for high-risk business cases and completing and analyzing annual customer satisfaction surveys.
Participating in leadership training courses and engaging in local community outreach and industry events.
Maintain a thorough understanding of the Branch’s regional market: market size and composition (SWOT), competitor business model and market share, listen to and understand customer needs.
Promote an environment of safety and safe practices. Ensure all employees and processes remain compliant with company safety policies, OSHA, and other governmental regulations.
Review Customer contracts, requests, T&C’s, etc. to validate their alignment with company policies and terms.