Branch Manager- Land Development

Bohler•Gaithersburg, MD

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Bohler is seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial Branch Manager to lead its Gaithersburg, Maryland office and help grow its presence across Suburban Maryland. The role influences the office’s direction in partnership with Regional and Firm Leadership, with responsibility for setting strategy, growing the team, strengthening client relationships, and supporting high-quality land development work. The Gaithersburg team works on residential, commercial, mixed-use, and Mission Critical projects. The Branch Manager will grow the business, develop current and future leaders, build client and industry partnerships, champion quality and operational excellence, and oversee branch financial performance, resource planning, staffing, and operational priorities. The role also involves shaping a workplace culture that supports strong performance, career development, and retention. Bohler provides land development consulting and site design services for commercial, institutional, and residential markets. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Bohler does not sponsor petition-based employment visas requiring formal USCIS filings, though it may provide TN or E-3 employer support letters when business needs permit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Surveying, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
15+ years of land development and permitting experience across residential, commercial, and/or industrial sectors.
A track record of leading teams, managing financial performance, and delivering against key business objectives.
Strong business development skills and established relationships within the Suburban Maryland market.
Ability to develop people, influence clients, and bring teams together around a common goal.
Ability to lead strategically while staying connected to the people and work that drive the business.
Current authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional licensure such as PE, LSA, or PLS.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute strategies to expand the branch’s market presence and support continued growth.
Mentor and develop senior and mid-level professionals and build a pipeline of future leaders.
Build relationships with clients and industry partners, understand their priorities, and develop lasting opportunities.
Champion quality, accountability, and operational excellence across the branch.
Own branch financial performance, resource planning, staffing, and operational priorities.
Create an environment where employees can perform well, develop their careers, and stay with the organization.
Partner with Regional and Firm Leadership to influence office direction and strategy.