Senior Engineering Branch Lead, Geotechnical Projects

ECS Group of Companies; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Franklin seeks an experienced engineering leader to serve as Engineering Branch Manager, overseeing projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the Franklin office.

You will manage multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects, assemble project teams, monitor budgets and schedules, review designs for quality and safety, pursue new client opportunities, and foster a positive, high-engagement culture across the branch.

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

P&L experience

Project management

Safety engineering

Geotechnical climate knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Franklin seeks an experienced engineering leader to serve as Engineering Branch Manager, overseeing projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the Franklin office.

You will manage multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects, assemble project teams, monitor budgets and schedules, review designs for quality and safety, pursue new client opportunities, and foster a positive, high-engagement culture across the branch.