Branch Manager

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Rockford, IL

Compensation: $120,000 - $165,000 / year

Description

Are you ready to lead a team of dedicated professionals while setting the stage for success? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a dynamic and motivated Branch Manager to join our team in Rockford, IL. 
What’s in it for you?
As the Branch Manager, you’ll be the captain of your own ship. You can steer business operations to ensure everyone is upholding high standards for excellence. You’ll have the chance to work closely with our Business Unit Leaders, President and other colleagues on the management team, collaborating to accomplish goals in business development and strategic planning. 

This is a role that wears many hats. In addition to leading the Aurora branch, you’ll also be a Project Manager and a key client contact. Your mission will be to ensure projects go smoothly, stay on course and end successfully. 
Where you’ll work
The position is based in our Rockford, Illinois, office. At Fehr Graham, we believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.

Go beyond the job description: Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental.

What you’ll do
As the Rockford Branch Manager, you’ll orchestrate efficiency, net profit and net revenue while minimizing write-offs and rework. The best fit candidate's touch will turn each project into a success story. You’ll also:

• Handle day-to-day branch operations, including overseeing personnel in Rockford.
• Develop relationships with other managers, senior leadership and marketing to define market and client opportunities and strategies for business development.
• Turn prospects into clients by building relationships and trust.
• Maintain clients by establishing a working relationship with key decision makers and influencers based on Fehr Graham’s Core Values.
• Lead projects using resources to accurately invoice clients within budget.
• Prepare client contracts, statements of qualifications, fee proposals and contracts.
• Effectively communicate ideas and technical concepts to coworkers and with clients on sensitive and complex matters. 
• Understand client needs and apply innovative thinking to solve problems and capture opportunities. 
• Track record of working with and serving local clients.
• Effectively manage multidisciplined teams to serve the diverse needs of our clients.
• Ensure quality control for projects and clients. 
• Develop and maintain a high level of understanding of market, client, and technology trends and advancement. 
• Attend meetings and community and industry events.
• Follow/research industry trends and communicate back to the team. 
• Prepare and present formal client presentations.
• Maintain client confidentiality for all project work.
• Recruit, develop, coach and mentor staff.

What it takes 

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or related field is preferred.
• Eight years or more of experience in staff supervision, client relations, and/or business development and project management.
• Have experience in the consulting industry. 
• Licensed preferred in your respective discipline.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to engineering projects.
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects and people.
• Desire and ability to empower our professionals with industry knowledge to help with processes and client satisfaction.

What you’ll get
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit-sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environme