Branch Manager

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental in East Peoria, IL, seeks a senior leader to oversee branch operations, guide projects from contract through completion, and build trusted client relationships. You will partner with business leaders to turn strategy into action and drive growth for the East Peoria office.

This role emphasizes coaching, mentoring and staff development while coordinating multidisciplinary teams, maintaining margins and representing the firm at client and industry events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• At least eight years of staff supervision, client relations, business development or project management experience.
• Experience in the consulting industry.
• Professional license in the discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day branch operations and support East Peoria staff.
• Identify market and client opportunities and develop business development strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and prospective clients.
• Manage projects from contract through completion, keeping scope, schedule, budget and invoicing on track.
• Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications and fee proposals.
• Understand client needs and solve complex problems to add value.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate resources across the firm.
• Monitor branch and project performance, including profitability and write-offs.
• Represent Fehr Graham at client meetings and industry events.
• Recruit, coach, mentor and develop staff.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Business development

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Civil Engineering

Professional license preferred

Job description

Department: Civil/Municipal

Location: East Peoria, IL

Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

Description

You know how to lead people, build client trust and keep projects moving in the right direction. Now bring that experience to Fehr Graham and help guide our East Peoria office.

This is not a role that is only about managing people or projects. You’ll lead the branch, stay close to clients, manage projects and help identify where Fehr Graham can grow. You’ll work with our Business Unit Leaders, President and other leaders across the firm to turn strategy into action.

What’s in it for you?

This is an opportunity to put your judgment, relationships and leadership experience to work across the business. You’ll have a direct hand in how the East Peoria office performs, how our people develop and how clients experience working with Fehr Graham.

You’ll have room to build relationships, pursue the right opportunities, mentor staff and help teams deliver work that meets client expectations and our standards.

Where you’ll work

This position is based in our East Peoria, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, relationships matter - with our clients and with each other. We work hard, support one another and make room for some fun along the way. “Have Fun” is one of our Core Values, and you’ll see that in everything from team celebrations to office outings. We also want our people to keep growing. You’ll join a team that values professional development, collaboration and the opportunity to make an impact.

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What you’ll do

• Oversee day-to-day branch operations and support the people who work in East Peoria.
• Work with other managers, senior leaders and marketing to identify market and client opportunities and develop business development strategies.
• Build trusted relationships with clients and prospective clients, including key decision-makers and influencers.
• Manage projects from contract through completion, keeping scope, schedule, budget and invoicing on track.
• Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications and fee proposals.
• Understand client needs, help solve complex problems and identify ways Fehr Graham can add value.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate resources across the firm to meet client needs.
• Monitor branch and project performance, including net revenue, profitability and write-offs.
• Communicate technical and business issues clearly with clients and colleagues.
• Stay current on market, client and technology trends and share relevant information with the team.
• Represent Fehr Graham at client meetings, presentations, community events and industry events.
• Recruit, coach, mentor and develop staff.

What it takes

You’ll be a strong fit if you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field and at least eight years of experience in staff supervision, client relations, business development or project management. You’ll also bring:

• Experience in the consulting industry.
• A track record of successfully managing projects and people.
• Experience building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• A strong understanding of federal, state and local regulations related to engineering projects.
• The ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• The ability to communicate technical concepts clearly with clients and coworkers.
• A genuine interest in coaching, mentoring and developing staff.
• A professional license in your discipline is preferred.

What you’ll get

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Benefits & Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

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