Branch Office Leader — Engineering & P&L Growth

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage our Roanoke office, owning overall leadership, financial results, operations, staff development, and client relationships. This role drives safety, quality, and strategic growth across the branch and satellite offices, aligning with ECS core values.

The Office Manager oversees staff, performance management, recruitment, and cross-department coordination, ensuring adherence to company standards and strategic objectives while guiding

Qualifications

• 12 years of related experience with a degree or 16 years of related experience without a degree.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Geology, or a related field is preferred.
• An MS in Engineering or an MBA is preferred.
• Maintain licenses and/or certifications as necessary for the work performed or managed.
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent understanding of engineering consulting operations, project execution, and professional services business models.
• Excellent ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent judgement, problem-solving ability, and attention to detail.
• Excellent ability to work effectively with clients, direct reports, peers, and supervisors, as well as independently.
• Excellent ability to build a team, lead through others, and develop leadership teams.
• Client-focused mindset with excellent business development skills.
• Excellent financial acumen with demonstrated responsibility for P&L performance.
• Excellent ability to balance technical excellence, people leadership, and business objectives.
• Excellent leadership presence with the ability to influence and align teams.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution capability.

Responsibilities

• Provides overall leadership and direction for the branch, including all departments, service lines, and satellite offices
• Provides direct supervision, coaching, mentoring, guidance, and accountability for senior leaders, including Department, Group Managers, and Assistant Branch Manager
• Leads performance management processes, including goal setting, evaluations, coaching, promotions, improvement plans, and succession planning for the office
• Leads recruiting, onboarding, training, and retention efforts for the office
• Leads a collaborative, high-performance culture that emphasizes accountability, professional growth, and employee engagement
• Develops, builds, and leads an effective organizational structure aligned with departmental workload, growth objectives, and service offerings
• Communicates branch, subsidiary, and corporate initiatives to staff and leads their implementation at the local level
• Serves as the primary ambassador of company values and leadership expectations with the branch
• Oversees branch-wide operational consistency, ensuring adherence to company procedures, standards, and risk management practices
• Oversees the departments and groups and their ability to properly perform work
• Provides senior technical review and oversight of key deliverables, reports, and complex projects, as appropriate
• Ensures consistent application of quality control, safety practices, and standard-of-care expectations across the branch
• Serves as an operational resource for resolving scheduling conflicts, staffing constraints, and interdepartmental coordination issues
• Maintains awareness of industry standards, codes, and best practices relevant to the office
• Supports the development and improvement of technical practices, training programs, and standardization initiatives for the office
• Directs leadership to align technical practices and resource utilization across offices
• Supports, develops, and leads branch-level standardization, training, and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Multi-priority management

Client relationship

Education

High school diploma or GED

B.S. Civil / Construction / Materials Science / Geology or related field

MS in Engineering or MBA preferred

Job description

ECS Limited seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage our Roanoke office, owning overall leadership, financial results, operations, staff development, and client relationships. This role drives safety, quality, and strategic growth across the branch and satellite offices, aligning with ECS core values.

The Office Manager oversees staff, performance management, recruitment, and cross-department coordination, ensuring adherence to company standards and strategic objectives while guiding