Branch Manager

UES has an opening in the West Region for a Branch Manager of the West Sacramento, CA branch. UES is a nationwide leader in Engineering and Earth Sciences and Sustainability, including testing and inspection, Building Code Compliance, Geospatial Technology and Environmental Solutions.
UES is thrilled to be named the #1 fastest growing AEC firm by the Zweig Group. The Zweig Group's Hot Firm list honors the fastest-growing firms in the architecture, engineering, planning, environmental, and construction (AEC) industry. For the first time in four years, a new firm, UES, took the number one spot on the 2021 list! Firms are ranked based on three-year growth in revenue, by both percentage and dollar growth.
The Branch Manager develops new client and business opportunities for the Branch while maintaining and building upon current relationships. In addition, the individual will provide overview and counsel on project organization, budget, work schedules, and legal and client considerations. They are responsible for Branch and project staffing as well as encouraging and motivating subordinates.

Job Responsibilities:

• Overall Profit and Loss responsibility including management and controls of budgets, utilization, collections, and other costs impacting profitability.
• Responsible for overall Branch Safety and works closely with Regional Safety Director
• Actively participate on the Western Leadership Council (WLC) collaborating with other leaders in the organization to execute an agreed-upon strategic plan and build an outline of tactics to accomplish each component, specifically but not exclusively as each relates to marketing, business development, technical training, research, budgeting, financial expenditures, and monetary and nonmonetary investments.
• Contribute to sales innovations, strategic business development and overall project profitability, in alignment with the company’s strategic goals.
• Actively coach UES personnel to ensure that all department personnel are properly trained, supervised and equipped with the necessary tools and equipment to foster their success and growth both personally and professionally.
• Projects a positive image of the Company and colleagues at client negotiations, conferences, technical meetings, and within the office, and serves as a steward of UES and of a safe and secure work environment for all UES employees.
• Signs UES’s standard contract terms per the UES Delegation of Authority (DOA). Clients’ contract forms and/or modifications of UES’s standard contract terms must be approved by a corporate officer
• Responsible for work assigned to the Branch regarding professional liability and contractual obligations. All technical work must be conducted so that the standard of care is met
• Deals directly with clients and prospective clients in business development, proposals, contracts or agreements, and technical matters
• Responsible for Branch Fleet and works closely with Regional Fleet Director
• Surveys marketplace to identify both new clients and new markets for Company services
• Works with Regional HR Director to plan and supervises Staff Development program
• Motivates subordinates to accept increasing responsibility and develops viable candidates for Project Management
• Prepares performance evaluations for direct staff and reviews performance evaluation data for others in the Branch with assigned supervisors prior and subsequent to performance feedback discussions
• Active engagement in 2 professional organizations that are applicable to our industry – with one being a leadership role (i.e., Board, Officer, Committee, etc.). Organization should be pre-approved by a Corporate Manager or above
• Travel as needed 

Required Qualifications:

• Experience Managing an operation with $10M+ in revenue
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Business, Construction Management or Physical Sciences preferred. Advanced degree is highly desirable.
• 10+ years of experience in applied Engineering, Construction Management, or Physical Sciences for which five years are in project management and supervisory responsibilities
• Must have thorough knowledge and experience in either geotechnical engineering or environmental services consulting business
• Planning, organizing, and delegating ability to drive branch and region results
• Experience staffing, directing, and coordinating multi-disciplinary professional staff
• Experience in the effective use of scheduling and cost control techniques
• Ability to motivate and train staff and to earn staff respect based on technical and managerial competence and abilities
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

About UES
UES is a national leader in Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and