Branch Manager - Civil Engineering

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/life/disability insurance

401K profit-sharing plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Branch Manager for our Champaign/East Peoria, IL offices. You will lead a civil engineering team, drive business development, and collaborate with the CEO on strategic planning.

You’ll steer operations, manage profitability and revenue, and mentor staff while delivering high-quality client solutions. The role blends client leadership with technical oversight in a supportive, growth-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or related field is required.
• Eight years or more of experience in staff supervision, client relations, and/or business development and project management.
• Experience in the consulting industry.
• Licensed in your respective discipline.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day branch operations and personnel in Champaign/East Peoria offices.
• Develop market opportunities and client strategies with senior leadership and marketing.
• Turn prospects into clients by building relationships and trust.
• Maintain client relationships with key decision makers.
• Lead projects and ensure accurate invoicing within budget.
• Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications, and fee proposals.
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to clients and teammates.
• Monitor market trends and industry developments.
• Recruit, coach and mentor staff.
• Attend meetings and industry events.

Skills

Staff supervision

Client relations

Business development

Project management

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Branch Manager | Civil Engineering

Are you ready to lead a team of dedicated professionals while setting the stage for success? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a dynamic and motivated Branch Manager to join our team in Champaign, Illinois.

What’s in it for you?

As the Branch Manager, you’ll be the captain of your own ship. You can steer business operations to ensure everyone is upholding high standards for excellence. You’ll have the chance to work closely with our CEO and other colleagues on the management team, collaborating to accomplish goals in business development and strategic planning.

Where you’ll work

The position can be based out of our Champaign or East Peoria, IL offices.At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

What you’ll do

As the Civil Engineering Branch Manager, you’ll orchestrate efficiency, net profit and net revenue while minimizing write-offs and rework. The best fit candidate's touch will turn each project into a success story.

• Handle day-to-day branch operations, including overseeing personnel in the Branch.


• Develop relationships with other managers, senior leadership and marketing to define market and client opportunities and strategies for business development.


• Turn prospects into clients by building relationships and trust.


• Maintain clients by establishing a working relationship with key decision makers and influencers based on Fehr Graham’s Core Values.


• Lead projects using resources to accurately invoice clients within budget.


• Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications, fee proposals and contracts.


• Effectively communicate ideas and technical concepts to coworkers and with clients on sensitive and complex matters.


• Understand client needs and apply innovative thinking to solve problems and capture opportunities.


• Ensure quality control for projects and clients.


• Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of market, client, and technology trends and advancement.


• Attend meetings and community and industry events.


• Follow/research industry trends and communicate back to the team.


• Prepare and present formal client presentations.


• Maintain client confidentiality for all project work.


• Recruit, develop, coach and mentor staff.

What it takes

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or related field is required.


• Eight years or more of experience in staff supervision, client relations, and/or business development and project management.


• Have experience in the consulting industry.


• Licensed in your respective discipline.


• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to engineering projects.


• Proven track record of successfully managing projects and people.


• Desire and ability to empower our professionals with industry knowledge to help with processes and client satisfaction.

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:

• $140,000 - $180,000 base salary, profit share, discretionary bonus, potential sign on bonus.


• Medical/life/disability insurance.


• 401K profit-sharing plan.


• Paid time off.


• An awesome work environment.

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.

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.