Branch Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Projects a positive image of the Company and colleagues at client negotiations, conferences, technical meetings, and within the office
• Signs letters, proposals, and reports bearing professional stamp (if applicable) and assumes responsibility in the name of the Company
• Signs Geotechnology’s standard contract terms. Clients’ contract forms and/or modifications of Geotechnology’s standard contract terms must be approved by a corporate officer
• Responsible for work assigned to the Branch regarding professional liability and contractual obligations.  All technical work must be conducted so that the standard of care is met
• Deals directly with clients and prospective clients in business development, proposals, contracts or agreements, and technical matters
• Provides guidance, training, and instruction to subordinates in regulatory, technical, and administrative aspects of environmental, geotechnical, or construction materials testing consulting
• Plans Branch strategy in conjunction with Group Managers to meet Company goals
• Responsible for costs of the Branch and adherence to Branch budgets and utilization goals.  In conjunction with the Program and Project Manager, is responsible for budget control on projects
• Responsible for the profitability of projects assigned to the Branch
• Counsels and reviews work of project teams; evaluates Project Managers’ and Staff’s performance
• Surveys marketplace to identify both new clients and new markets for Company services
• Plans and supervises Staff Development program
• Motivates subordinates to accept increasing responsibility and develops viable candidates for Project Management
• Prepares performance evaluations for direct staff and reviews performance evaluation data for others in the Branch with assigned supervisors prior and subsequent to evaluation meeting

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physical Sciences preferred. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in applied Engineering or Physical Sciences for which five years are in project management and supervisory responsibilities
• Must have thorough knowledge and experience in either geotechnical engineering or environmental services consulting business
• Active membership in professional and civic organizations
• Planning, organizing, and delegating ability
• Experience staffing, directing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary professional staff
• Experience in the effective use of scheduling and cost control techniques
• Ability to motivate and train staff and to earn staff respect based on technical and managerial competence and abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills