Engineering Branch Manager: Lead Projects & Grow Talent

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

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks an experienced Engineering Branch Manager to lead the Knoxville office, guiding projects, staff and client development. You will drive technical excellence and business growth while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, and foster a collaborative culture across geotechnical and construction materials disciplines. Strong leadership and regional knowledge are valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of technical and managerial experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building 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 projects.
• Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
• Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Safety

Business acumen / P&L

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET)

MS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) seeks an experienced Engineering Branch Manager to lead the Knoxville office, guiding projects, staff and client development. You will drive technical excellence and business growth while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, and foster a collaborative culture across geotechnical and construction materials disciplines. Strong leadership and regional knowledge are valued.