Branch Manager

SEC Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

SEC Group is seeking a Branch Manager for its Greater Austin operation. You will lead an established team of professionals, drive operational excellence, and shape the branch’s growth with accountability for P&L, staffing, and client relationships.

You will oversee project management, field leadership, and service operations, balancing construction and service work while driving profitability and ensuring safety and high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years in electrical contracting and construction.
• Experience leading teams and managing operational and financial performance.
• Budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, project costs and WIP reporting.
• Strong customer relationships and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead branch operations for construction, service and support teams.
• Own budgets, forecasts and profitability for the Austin branch.
• Develop Senior Project Manager and other key leaders.
• Ensure safety, quality, productivity and accountability across the team.
• Build relationships with customers, GC's, vendors and subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Customer relations

Problem solving

Staff coaching

Strategic planning

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compensation: Base salary potential up to $240,000, depending on experience, plus a discretionary performance bonus

Employment Type: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

Our client, an established electrical contractor, is seeking a Branch Manager to lead its Greater Austin operation. With approximately 60 employees and a $30M P&L, the branch supports both new construction and electrical service work throughout Austin and surrounding communities.

This position offers the opportunity to lead an established team while shaping the branch’s continued growth. You will oversee project management, field leadership, and service operations, with responsibility for financial performance, workforce development, customer relationships, and operational execution.

What You’ll Lead:

• Set the direction for branch operations, translating company goals into clear priorities for construction, service, and support teams.
• Lead and develop the Senior Project Manager, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, General Superintendent, and Branch Service Manager.
• Own branch financial results, including budgets, forecasts, work-in-progress reporting, labor costs, operating expenses, and profitability.
• Review project and service performance with department leaders, identify risks early, and drive corrective action.
• Coordinate staffing, workload, and resources to support customer commitments and maintain productive field operations.
• Build strong relationships with customers, general contractors, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Support repeat business and identify opportunities to grow the branch at a sustainable rate.
• Establish clear expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and employee accountability.
• Partner with HR and recruiting teams on hiring, retention, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Keep executive leadership informed of branch results, business opportunities, staffing needs, and operational challenges.

What You’ll Bring:

• Approximately 8–12+ years of progressive experience in electrical contracting and construction is required.
• A track record of leading teams and managing operational and financial performance.
• Electrical contracting experience strongly preferred, particularly across both construction and service operations.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, labor productivity, project costs, profitability, and WIP reporting.
• Ability to coach project and field leaders, address performance issues, and build an accountable team.
• Strong customer relationship skills and experience supporting business growth.
• Practical problem-solving skills and sound judgment when balancing staffing, project demands, and financial priorities.
• Comfort using financial reports, operational metrics, Microsoft Office, and construction or business management systems.
• Valid driver’s license. OSHA or related construction safety certifications are a plus.