Branch Manager

maximcranecareers; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maxim is seeking a Branch Manager in Memphis to lead branch operations, sales, rental, parts and service for equipment and transportation. You will oversee P&L, drive profitability, and ensure safety and efficiency while coordinating with dispatch and service teams.

The role requires a BA/BS in Business or Construction Management, 5+ years in construction/rental in customer-facing roles, and 2+ years in logistics. Strong leadership and analytical skills are essential for success at Maxim.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business or Construction Management or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.
• 5+ years in construction and/or rental industry in a customer-facing role.
• 2+ years' experience in logistics role.
• Advanced communication and organizational skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Deep knowledge of Mobile Cranes and transportation of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manages labor and equipment in compliance with Maxim policies and goals.
• Ensures branch personnel perform duties safely according to Maxim policies.
• Collects and analyzes data to make project and installation calculations.
• Reviews and compiles 'take-off' quantities, cost history, and calculations for accuracy.
• Ensures operations comply with FHWA and ASTM codes.
• Conducts site visits during installations and when issues arise.
• Supports engineers with planning, design, and tender documents.
• Assists in preparing presentations about Maxim's systems and advantages.
• Works with dispatcher and service manager to maintain project profitability and scheduling.
• Prices projects and creates contracts as required.
• Maintains Maxim safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Strategic thinking

Client relations

Product knowledge

Safety compliance

Team building

Education

BA/BS in Business or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

CMMS

Job description

Purpose:

The Branch Manager has full leadership, operational, and P&L responsibility for the assigned branch(s) with direct oversight of sales, rental, parts and service of all equipment, transportation and support functions. By ensuring all employees provide the highest level of customer service, they are the key to the stability and growth of the branch business and its employees.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively manages labor and equipment in compliance with Maxim policies and goals.
• Ensures all branch personnel perform their job duties in a safe manner adhering to Maxim's safety policies and guidelines.
• Collects and analyzes data to make project and installation calculations.
• Reviews and compiles 'take-off' quantities, existing cost history, and calculations ensuring accuracy
• Ensures that the operations are in full compliance with FHWA and ASTM codes
• Conducts site visits during installations and also throughout job, being available for communication needs and if problems arise
• Supports consulting engineers with planning, design and tender documents as requested
• Assists in preparation of presentations about Maxim's systems and advantages.
• Works with the dispatcher and service manager to maintain project profitability and scheduling.
• Prices projects and create contracts as required.
• Maintains and supports all Maxim safety, quality, and environmental standards and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

Education:

• BA/BS (Business or Construction Management preferred), or equivalent combination of education and industry experience.

Experience:

• 5+ years in construction and or rental industry in a customer-facing role
• 2+ years' experience in logistics role

Skills/Knowledge

• Advanced level communication and organizational skills
• Advanced level problem-solving skills and attention to details
• Advanced level knowledge of Mobile Cranes and the transportation of equipment including designs, uses, repair and maintenance.
• Advanced level knowledge of Maxim's capabilities and products
• Advanced level ability to build strategic working relationships.
• Advanced ability to think and act strategically
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office software and Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Moderate level knowledge of P&L and forecasting techniques.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear; push and/or pull; reach; climb; bend and/or stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law.