Iowa Regional Construction Branch Manager

Wilkerson Crane Rental, Inc.; Anita (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkerson Crane Rental, Inc. is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee daily operations across Iowa, supervising field staff, safety programs, budgets, and client relations to deliver projects on time and within scope.

You will collaborate with site supervisors, project managers, and senior leadership to drive performance, safety, and quality, while expanding the customer base and maintaining robust relationships across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent work experience in construction/equipment rental.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of construction projects within the assigned area.
• Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual obligations.
• Oversee resource allocation and adjust as needed to meet project demands.
• Lead and mentor field operators/personnel.
• Monitor staff performance, provide feedback, and identify training or development needs.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage employees in accordance with company policies.
• Ensure that all construction activities comply with health and safety regulations, and company policies.
• Monitor project costs, manage budgets, and ensure financial targets are met.
• Review and approve project expenses, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients within the designated area.
• Regularly update clients on project status, address concerns, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Build and maintain strong relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Ensure that all work meets or exceeds the company’s quality standards.
• Address any issues related to workmanship and ensure timely resolution of any defects or concerns.
• Coordinate with customers and field personnel to ensure safety and quality specifications/requirements are being met.
• Maintain accurate records of contracts, change orders, inspections, and other critical documentation.
• Communicate regularly with senior management on project risks, challenges, and opportunities.
• Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Resolve conflicts or issues that arise between or amongst field personnel, clients, and/or subcontractors.
• Ensure contingency plans are in place to address potential project delays or obstacles.
• Maintain and record Inventory equipment, attachments, and parts for equipment within the operating region.
• Accountable for directing operations in moving and setting up cranes on bare or manned projects.
• Provide direction through communication with dispatch, sales, and management for cost accountability during preset-up, delivery and through the job process scope and transportation out.
• Communicate, track and report equipment activities, including damage, billing, maintenance, and POs with service/shop manager.
• Maintain solid communication lines between Sales, Shop, Dispatch and Field Operations teams on upcoming projects.
• Track costs to ensure charges are approved and communicated to Accounts Payable.
• Forecast and track key account metrics, such as revenue and expenses.
• Seek opportunities to develop WCR brand recognition within the industry and communities.
• Assist Assembly Directors as needed.
• Collaborate with dispatch to build load sheets based on location.
• This position will require both inside and outside account representation to perform effectively.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Project management

Scheduling

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of equivalent work experience in Construction and/or Equipment, Trucking leasing/rental field. Minimum of 5 years in construction/equipment sales role required.

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Wilkerson Crane Rental, Inc. is seeking a Branch Manager to oversee daily operations across Iowa, supervising field staff, safety programs, budgets, and client relations to deliver projects on time and within scope.

You will collaborate with site supervisors, project managers, and senior leadership to drive performance, safety, and quality, while expanding the customer base and maintaining robust relationships across multiple sites.