Branch Director

Pullman Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Pullman Services is seeking a Branch Director for their Chicago operations to lead the local team and manage restoration projects. This role offers an opportunity for a seasoned professional with extensive experience in concrete and masonry restoration and managing union environments.

Responsibilities include project execution, financial performance, and workforce planning. Strong leadership and relationship-building skills are a must. Competitive pay and benefits package available, with anticipated salary and bonuses exceeding $200k.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction leadership experience in restoration or specialty contracting.
• Experience managing union construction environments.
• Demonstrated success with multi-million-dollar project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Lead project management and field operations for the branch.
• Drive profitability through strategic planning and execution.
• Mentor and develop emerging leaders within the organization.

Skills

Construction leadership experience

Concrete restoration

Masonry restoration

Waterproofing

Strong communication skills

Financial oversight

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Structural Group, Inc., develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges.

Branch Director – Chicago, IL

Build a Career That Makes Structures Stronger and Last Longer

At PULLMAN, we don’t just repair infrastructure. As the nation’s premier specialty union contractor, we handle the complex restoration projects others can’t touch.

We are searching for a Branch Director to lead our Chicago operations. This is a legacy-defining opportunity for a motivated construction professional to run a local self-performing operation backed by an unmatched national reputation.

Position Summary

As Branch Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for PULLMAN’s Chicago branch while driving business growth, operational excellence, safety, profitability, and employee development throughout the region.

This role is ideal for a proven construction leader with deep expertise in concrete repair and masonry restoration, strong experience managing union labor environments, and a successful track record leading large-scale self-performed restoration operations.

The Branch Director will oversee branch operations including project execution, financial performance, estimating, business development, workforce planning, and leadership development while maintaining strong relationships with clients, labor partners, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all branch operations including project management, field operations, estimating, business development, and financial performance
• Drive branch profitability through strategic planning, forecasting, and operational execution
• Oversee complex self-performed restoration and rehabilitation projects including:
  • Structural concrete repair
  • Masonry restoration
  • Waterproofing
  • Structural strengthening
  • Building envelope restoration
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, consultants, general contractors, and union partners
• Ensure the highest standards of safety, quality control, and operational excellence across all projects
• Mentor and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and emerging leaders within the organization
• Partner with estimating and business development teams to pursue and secure new work opportunities
• Lead workforce planning and resource allocation to support regional growth objectives
• Evaluate project risk, contract exposure, and overall branch performance metrics
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, leadership development, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction leadership experience within the restoration, specialty contracting, or heavy civil industry
• Strong background in:
  • Concrete restoration
  • Masonry restoration
  • Waterproofing
  • Structural strengthening
  • Specialty rehabilitation projects
• Previous experience managing operations within a union construction environment
• Demonstrated success leading large self-performed construction teams and multi-million-dollar project portfolios
• Proven experience with branch-level financial oversight including P&L responsibility, forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning
• Strong business development and client relationship management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field preferred
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to build trust, mentor teams, and drive accountability across all levels of the organization

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary + performance incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• A collaborative and people-focused work environment

We anticipate end of year salary and bonuses sitting $200k+ based on education and experience.

Why Join PULLMAN?

At PULLMAN, you’ll have the opportunity to lead impactful restoration projects that preserve and strengthen critical infrastructure and iconic structures throughout the region. You’ll join an organization known for technical excellence, innovation, and investing in its people and future leaders.

Structural Group, Inc. is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment. EOE/M/F/D/V