Branch Manager

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUITMENT PARTNERS INC. is seeking a Branch Manager with a geotechnical engineering background to lead project delivery and drive regional growth. The role emphasizes leadership, client relations, safety, and technical oversight across multidisciplinary teams.

The successful candidate will manage lifecycles from planning to completion, mentor staff, and ensure quality, safety, and compliance while expanding the organization’s regional market presence.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering with a P.Eng designation.
• 8+ years of leadership experience in civil construction or geotechnical project environments.
• Proven ability to manage large or complex projects from planning to completion.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, partners, and internal teams.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities.
• Commitment to high-quality work, safety excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to mentor technical and project staff to support long-term team development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full project lifecycles, ensuring work aligns with client expectations and engineering standards.
• Build and grow the regional market through networking and business development.
• Manage contract negotiations and maintain productive relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Provide technical oversight through review of engineering drawings and guidance to engineers.
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets and ensure resources and timelines.
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams to foster a high-performing environment.
• Ensure adherence to safety, regulatory, and quality assurance practices.
• Monitor project financial performance, costs, and reporting.
• Integrate sustainable engineering practices and innovative solutions into projects.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Safety management

Project management

Communication

Business development

Education

P.Eng (Civil/Geotechnical)

Tools

AutoCAD

Geotechnical software

MS Office

Job description

Our client is seeking a strategic and entrepreneurial Branch Manager to join their team. This role is ideal for a professional with a geotechnical engineering background who brings strong leadership capabilities, commercial awareness, and an entrepreneurial mindset. The successful candidate will oversee project execution, support business growth, and maintain high standards of safety, quality, and technical performance.

Your Success Will Be Defined By Your Ability To

• Oversee full project lifecycles, ensuring work is completed according to client expectations, engineering requirements, and industry standards
• Build and grow the organization's presence in the regional market through networking and business development efforts
• Manage contract negotiations and maintain productive relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Provide technical oversight through the review of engineering drawings and guidance to junior and peer engineers
• Develop project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring resources are used efficiently and timelines are met
• Lead and mentor multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Ensure strict adherence to safety practices, regulatory requirements, and quality assurance processes
• Monitor project financial performance, track costs, and prepare reporting as required
• Integrate sustainable engineering practices and innovative solutions into project planning and execution

Your strengths include:

• Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering with a P.Eng designation
• 8+ years of leadership experience in civil construction or geotechnical project environments
• Proven ability to manage large or complex projects from planning to completion
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, partners, and internal teams
• Strategic thinking and the ability to identify and pursue business development opportunities
• Commitment to high-quality work, safety excellence, and continuous improvement
• Ability to mentor technical and project staff to support long-term team development