Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. · 1 week ago
Branch Manager, Construction Materials Engineering - Kalamazoo Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expPatriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. is an employee-owned engineering firm seeking a Branch Manager for their new Kalamazoo office. The role involves operational management of the branch, overseeing client services in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and environmental services while fostering team development and business growth.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Leadership and Accountability of operational management of the branch office including but not limited to technical services, staff, financial performance, technical excellence, safety and business development
Develop and maintain an environment which embeds Patriot Core Values of High Ethical Standards | Great Management Practices | Safety | Profitability | Innovative and Sustainable Growth
Prepare budgets, monitor financial performance, and adjust strategies to maximize the location’s profit
Build a skilled and cohesive team through recruitment, development and mentoring of professional, technical, & administrative staff
Responsible for developing scope, schedule and budget for new projects. Prepare proposals and sell services to clients. Manage projects to each element
Manage other project-related business metrics such as write off, accounts receivables and work in process. These items are closely monitored through firm-wide reporting, reviewed and often used as an element of performance evaluation
Responsible for maintenance and retention of clients through quality services, effective communication and efficient use of resources on projects
Add value to clients by providing dual-benefit solutions, linking to other business drivers, bringing efficiencies to project and suggesting ways to achieve regulatory compliance
Responsible for significant client interface at the project level
Responsible for meeting and managing the technical service needs of multiple clients of varying size, type and complexity of needs
Responsible for sustaining and improving relationships with clients, including the expectation to cross-market or refer other Patriot services – providing support in securing new clients and opportunities for the growth of the firm
Prepare and respond to requests for services with written proposals
Ability to coordinate and work well with other project managers, branch managers, owners and business development and marketing managers and contribute accordingly toward achievement of Patriot’s business development objectives
Qualification
Required
Requires a Bachelor or Associate degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related science
Minimum of 8 years industry experience
Materials expertise in soils, concrete, asphalt, and aggregate is more important than geotechnical experience
Demonstrated experience and strong working knowledge of materials testing, and geotechnical engineering is desired
Experience with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) specs and methods
Demonstrated experience in staff management, project management and profit & loss experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills - ability to have hard conversations with clients and staff alike
Experience and ability to utilize management and financial softwares
Preferred
Michigan PE is a plus, but not required
Benefits
Matching 100% on first 4% 401(k)
Profit sharing
Stock ownership
Medical ($0 monthly premium Employee only)
Dental and vision
Insurance
Life
AD&D
Disability
Pet and other related insurances
EAP program
Funded professional development
Vacation and personal time
Company
Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc.
Patriot Engineering and Environmental, Inc. is a civil engineering firm with offices across the US.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Richard Kluger
Chief Financial Officer
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