Branch Manager - Electrical Contractor

Peyton Resource Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Peyton Resource Group is seeking a Senior Branch Manager for the Austin-area operation to lead and grow an established site in Round Rock. This role requires a strong leader to drive operational execution, workforce development, customer relationships, and branch profitability.

The ideal candidate has 8–12+ years in operations/branch management within construction, industrial, logistics, or services, with proven financial acumen and a track record of building teams and partnerships.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of progressive leadership in operations or branch management.
• Experience overseeing branch operations, workforce performance, and budgets.
• Strong financial and business acumen including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience in electrical contracting, construction, industrial, or service environments preferred.
• Proven people leadership and employee development experience.
• Strong relationships in the Austin-area market with customers, vendors, and partners.
• Ability to develop and maintain key business relationships; excellent communication.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and scheduling/operational tech platforms.
• Valid driver’s license; OSHA or similar safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee branch performance across operations, admin, warehouse, customer service, staffing, and growth.
• Manage branch financials including budgeting, labor, forecasting, cost control, and reporting.
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, and retention.
• Set branch priorities and ensure alignment with company goals and performance.
• Build strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors and partners.
• Serve as escalation point for customer, employee, and operational issues.
• Support customer retention, business development, and growth in the Austin area.
• Promote safety, accountability, teamwork, mentorship, and a positive culture.

Skills

Leadership experience

Financial acumen

People leadership

Relationship building

Strategic planning

Operational oversight

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Scheduling platforms

Job description

Senior Branch Manager

Location: Austin / Round Rock, TX

Position Overview

We are seeking a senior-level Branch Manager to lead and grow an established Austin-area operation. This individual will operate the branch much like its own business unit while remaining aligned with overall company goals, standards, and culture. The ideal candidate will bring approximately 8-12+ years of progressive experience within operations, branch management, construction, industrial, logistics, service, or general business management. This role requires a strong leader who can oversee operational execution, financial performance, workforce development, customer relationships, and continued branch growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee overall branch performance, including operations, administrative functions, warehouse activities, customer service, staffing, productivity, profitability, and business growth
• Manage branch financial performance, including budgeting, labor management, forecasting, cost control, profitability, productivity, WIP reporting, and operational reporting
• Lead workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, training, coaching, employee development, performance management, accountability, succession planning, and retention
• Establish branch priorities and ensure day-to-day execution aligns with company goals and performance expectations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and local business partners
• Serve as the primary escalation point for customer, employee, and operational concerns
• Support customer retention, business development, and continued growth within the Austin-area market
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, mentorship, excellence, and positivity

Qualifications

• Approximately 8-12+ years of progressive leadership experience within operations, branch management, construction, industrial, logistics, service, or general business management
• Previous experience overseeing branch operations, workforce performance, financial performance, budgets, and overall operational execution
• Strong financial and business acumen, including experience with:
  • Budgeting
  • Labor management
  • Forecasting
  • Cost control
  • Profitability
  • Productivity
  • WIP reporting
  • Operational and financial reporting
• Experience within electrical contracting, construction, industrial, or service-related environments strongly preferred
• Strong people leadership and employee-development experience
• Established relationships and professional connections within the Austin-area market strongly preferred
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and business partners
• Experience with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and scheduling or operational technology platforms preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• OSHA or other construction/industrial safety certifications preferred

Company Culture & Leadership Values

The organization places a strong emphasis on the following core values: Safety: Safety First, Safety Always Greatness: Committed to Excellence Accountability: Plan It, Do It, Own It Mentorship: Learn It, Know It, Teach It Teamwork: One Team, One Goal Positivity: Positive Attitude Required