Engineering Branch Manager - Growth Leader (Geotech)

Engineering Consulting Service; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Knoxville, TN, seeks an Engineering Branch Manager who will lead the Knoxville office with a blend of technical excellence and business acumen. You will mentor staff, drive project delivery, and strengthen client relationships while contributing to branch growth.

This leadership role requires a track record of managing geotechnical and construction materials projects, strong communication, and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of technical and managerial engineering experience.
• Proven leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
• Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials.
• Assemble project teams and provide leadership through full lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, resources, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control, safety standards, and best practices.
• Perform technical reviews of designs, drawings, plans, and specs.
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
• Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
• Promote company values, culture, and employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Business acumen

Project management

Safety adherence

Geotechnical market knowledge

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (geotechnical concentration)

M.S. in Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis)

PE or PG licensure preferred

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Knoxville, TN, seeks an Engineering Branch Manager who will lead the Knoxville office with a blend of technical excellence and business acumen. You will mentor staff, drive project delivery, and strengthen client relationships while contributing to branch growth.

This leadership role requires a track record of managing geotechnical and construction materials projects, strong communication, and a commitment to safety.