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Limbach · 2 months ago

Vice President/Branch Manager

Woodbury, MN 55125, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $350K/yr

10+ years exp

Limbach, a leading building systems solutions firm, is seeking a Vice President/Branch Manager to oversee branch management and implement business strategies. This role involves leading the branch's operations, ensuring financial health, fostering a customer-centric culture, and developing talent within the team.

Construction

Responsibilities

Advocates and reinforces the guiding principles, wellness program, and safety culture of the Company

Leadership & Strategy Implementation: The Branch Manager is the driving force behind the branch’s strategic direction and overall success. Their primary responsibility will be to align the branch’s operational goals with the broader company vision, ensuring both short-term achievements and long-term growth, and to communicate that vision in a manner that inspires the local team. S/he will develop and implement a comprehensive operating plan that integrates corporate objectives into local initiatives, guiding the team to deliver results that meet or exceed business targets. By fostering collaboration with senior leadership, s/he will ensure the branch is not only responsive to immediate demands but also well-positioned for future success

Cross-Functional Collaboration: The Branch Manager serves as the critical link between the branch and key corporate departments such as LCS, finance, marketing and people and culture. S/he will be responsible for actively facilitating communication and teamwork across these areas, ensuring that local initiatives are seamlessly integrated with company-wide goals. S/he will participate in and drive cross-functional projects that improve operational efficiency, boost financial performance, engage branch employees, and elevate customer satisfaction, ensuring that the branch remains a key contributor to the company’s overall success

Financial Leadership: The Branch Manager takes ownership of the branch’s financial health, overseeing forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking. S/he is responsible for developing and executing business plans that are strategically aligned with the company’s growth objectives, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring the branch meets its financial goals. Weekly branch reviews, leadership team meetings, and quarterly offsites to allow for identification of areas for improvement and implement corrective actions where necessary. Additionally, the Branch Manager ensures that all operations are in strict compliance with corporate policies and risk management procedures, optimizing profitability and operational efficiency at every turn

Customer-Centric Leadership: A core responsibility in this role is to champion a customer-first culture within the branch. The Branch Manager will ensure that customer satisfaction is a top priority, working closely with the team to understand customer needs and provide innovative solutions that drive loyalty, long-term partnerships, and impactful returns for the end user. Through regular engagement with key clients, including on-site visits and personalized service, s/he will foster relationships that solidify the branch’s indispensable vision and support its continued market expansion

Sales Strategist Development: The Branch Manager is instrumental in executing the branch’s sales strategy, identifying and nurturing key accounts to drive revenue growth. S/he will work closely with the team to develop relationships with both existing and new clients, positioning the branch for continued success in an evolving market. The Branch Manager’s sales expertise and business acumen will enable them to identify emerging markets and services, driving business development initiatives that align with the company’s growth ambitions and further enhance the branch’s market presence. By partnering with the VP of Sales and General Manager, s/he will be responsible for developing executive-level strategies for “must-win” accounts

Attractor and Developer of Talent: A strategic talent architect, the Branch Manager takes responsibility for sourcing and retaining top-tier talent in the local market. S/he holds their leadership team members accountable for recruiting and nurturing high-performing individuals, ensuring a strong talent pipeline, identifying current and emerging talent, developing succession strategies, and providing mentorship as needed. In close collaboration with the People & Culture team, the VP of Sales, and the General Manager, they develop short-term and long-term Account Teams, and related field and office succession plans, that provide indispensable customer service and drive revenue growth at Top Accounts

Operational Excellence: The Branch Manager maintains a laser focus on operational efficiency and risk management. By identifying potential risks within the business and collaborating with the leadership team and Legal and Risk team to mitigate them, they ensure smooth operations. They enforce adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and internal controls, optimizing profitability and efficiency. Through active resource and cost management, the Branch Manager ensures the local business unit consistently achieves financial targets, including positive cash flow and booked margins. The Branch Manager also owns dispute resolution, claims, and customer complaints, driving continuous improvement and ensuring optimal outcomes

Hearts & Minds Leadership: Partnering with the Regional Safety Director, the Branch Manager fosters a culture of safety that prioritizes both regulatory compliance and internal safety standards. In partnership with local leadership, the team ensures a proactive approach to safety, responding to both positive and negative safety incidents and holding employees accountable for implementing corrective actions. Their efforts in promoting a "Hearts & Minds" safety culture reduces risk and reinforces the company’s commitment to safety excellence

Culture Stewardship: As the owner of the loca culture, the Branch Manager is dedicated to building and nurturing a dynamic, values-driven environment characterized by collaboration, trust, and innovation. As a steward of the company’s mission, vision, and values, they ensure that these principles are embedded in the daily operations of their team. The Branch Manager partners with People & Culture to implement programs designed to elevate employee engagement, professional development, job satisfaction, and long-term retention, creating a high-performing workforce that thrives on continuous improvement and shared success

Qualification

Financial expertiseMechanical systems knowledgeLeadership skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCollaboration skillsBachelor's DegreeIndustry-specific experienceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

10-15 years of industry-specific experience

Demonstrated ability to engage in effective collaboration and communication (both written and verbal)

Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel in particular)

Capacity to leverage interpersonal skills to develop and enhance business relationships

Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical systems, in terms of design, installation, and commissioning

Strong financial expertise in the areas of planning, gross profit redemption, overhead control, and ROI

Must have a valid driver's license

Must have a driving record compliant with the Company's policies and MVR requirements, and consent to ongoing driving record monitoring by the Company

Ability to travel up to 30% of the time