Branch Manager - Dayton, OH

Hillis-Carnes•Dayton, OH

10h

About The Position

Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. (HCEA), a 100% Employee-Owned Firm (ESOP) is seeking the ideal candidate for the Branch Manager position at our new operation in Dayton, Ohio: At HCEA, our Branch Managers are considered the keys to our long-term success. This exciting and dynamic position requires excellence in six key competencies: Industry Experience: Candidate shall have specific management and technical experience in the field of Construction Materials Testing and Inspection Services, commonly referred to as IBC Chapter 17 Special Inspections and Tests. If the candidate also has experience in practicing Geotechnical Engineering, that is a huge plus. Business Development: Primary focus is to strategically capture and maintain profitable revenue streams for your branch. Establish and maintain effective relationships with local client base with particular emphasis on Architects, Civil Engineers, Commercial & Residential Developers, General Contractors, Health Care & Educational Institutions; Participate in networking events, trade shows and local community organizations; Gaither competitor information and market intelligence. Client Management: Enhance our client satisfaction ratings by providing thorough, professional service and maintaining continuous communications to build long-term relationships. Operations Management: Lead all day-to-day branch operations including direct supervision of project management, dispatch, laboratory, administrative and support staff. Quality Control: Oversee the technical excellence of all branch service providers and ensure that the highest levels of quality and integrity are the standard deliverable to our clients. Business Management: Manage all branch resources to maximize growth and profitability. Our Branch Managers have full P&L responsibility for their business units including budgeting/forecasting, staffing, and margin and cost control.

Requirements

Solid Industry specific Management/Leadership skills to interface with Staff, Management, and Clients.
Experience with expansion efforts of new branch including strategizing, managing, and growing an internal team of professionals as well as creating and maintaining business relationships, a plus.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Construction Inspection and Testing Industry with an emphasis on management and/or quality control.
Bachelor's or Associate's Degree.

Nice To Haves

If the candidate also has experience in practicing Geotechnical Engineering, that is a huge plus.
Licensed Professional Engineer a significant plus
Experience with expansion efforts of new branch including strategizing, managing, and growing an internal team of professionals as well as creating and maintaining business relationships, a plus.

Responsibilities

Strategically capture and maintain profitable revenue streams for your branch.
Establish and maintain effective relationships with local client base with particular emphasis on Architects, Civil Engineers, Commercial & Residential Developers, General Contractors, Health Care & Educational Institutions
Participate in networking events, trade shows and local community organizations
Gather competitor information and market intelligence.
Enhance our client satisfaction ratings by providing thorough, professional service and maintaining continuous communications to build long-term relationships.
Lead all day-to-day branch operations including direct supervision of project management, dispatch, laboratory, administrative and support staff.
Oversee the technical excellence of all branch service providers and ensure that the highest levels of quality and integrity are the standard deliverable to our clients.
Manage all branch resources to maximize growth and profitability.
Full P&L responsibility for their business units including budgeting/forecasting, staffing, and margin and cost control.