Geotechnical Branch Manager

Braun Intertec Corporation; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Braun Intertec Corporation invites applications for a Branch Manager in Urbandale, IA. Oversee office performance across engineering, testing, and drilling, ensuring client targets and profitability.

Lead teams, manage hiring, and drive local marketing and operations in a collaborative, safety‑minded environment. The Branch Manager will supervise personnel, ensure adherence to Braun Intertec’s policies, and partner with management to grow client relationships while maintaining high service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or ten+ years related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Proven ability to lead groups effectively through a service/servant leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the overall performance of the office’s goals and personnel across Engineering, Testing and Drilling divisions.
• Accountable for decision making on facilities, office engagement, local marketing and related office needs.
• Monitor financial performance of the office and provide feedback to management regularly.
• Evaluate employee performance and establish development goals for staff.
• Recruit, hire and manage personnel to meet office goals.
• Collaborate with other Unit managers/leaders and marketing staff to set client pursuits and marketing goals.
• Direct client contracting in the office per Braun Intertec’s policy.
• Monitor staff project management skills relative to financial performance and client retention.
• Foster cross-functional, multi-discipline teams and a strong employer/consultant brand.

Skills

Financial analysis

Client communication

Team leadership

Policy adherence

Servant leadership

Core values alignment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Braun Intertec is seeking a Branch Manager to join our Urbandale team! Braun Intertec is a 100% employee-owned award-winning consulting firm offering geotechnical, environmental and testing solutions in the private and public sectors. Founded in 1957, the firm now has over 30 offices located across the Midwest and Texas. We are committed to providing a challenging and rewarding environment that encourages employees to make full use of their knowledge, skills and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the overall performance of the office’s operational, client and technical goals, for personnel that report in through the Engineering, Testing and Drilling divisions.
• Accountable for decision making regarding items that apply to all personnel within the office you are leading (e.g. facilities, office engagement, local marketing, etc.).
• Continually monitors financial performance of the office and business unit by analyzing current and future Unit activities, costs, efficiency of operations, etc. and provides feedback to management on a regular basis.
• Objectively evaluating employee performance and establishing goals for staff that contain components of improving or enhancing technical or project management skills, and client service skill development.
• Responsible for managing the appropriate personnel mix to achieve your office goals (recruiting, hiring, firing).
• Works with employees at all levels and, in particular, other Unit managers/leaders and marketing staff, to set direction for client-related pursuits and marketing goals.
• Directs client contracting in the office with respect to the Braun Intertec’s Authority Grant Policy.
• Monitors individual employee project management skills specifically as they relate to financial performance of projects and client retention.
• Encourages and supports a work environment that allows for cross-functional, multi-discipline work teams in the interest of being the employer of choice and the consultant of choice.

Required Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the Business community.
• Proven ability to manage success and conflict amongst teams and individual personnel, with the intent of supporting Braun Intertec’s best interests.
• Understanding Braun Intertec’s internal systems and practices, and ability to train, manage and adhere to them.
• Proven ability to lead small or large groups effectively through a service/servant leadership style.
• Ability to lead by example through Braun Intertec’s core values: Safety, Service, Opportunity, Ownership, and Recognition.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; or ten+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Compensation Range: $93,600.00 - $140,400.00

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [e-mail]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

At Braun Intertec, we work at the intersection of the natural and built environments, combining science, technology, and engineering.

We partner with you to meet today's technical needs while preserving the integrity of our natural surroundings.

Join Braun Intertec as we build a future where nature and innovation coexist, powered by a team committed to making a positive difference.

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