Branch Manager at Hillis-Carnes Engineering Associates, Inc. in Norfolk, VA | Kablio

Role

Description

client relations

business development

quality control

operations management

geotechnical testing

p&l management

Client Management: Enhance our client satisfaction ratings by providing thorough, professional service and maintaining continuous communications to build long-term relationships.
Business Development: Primary focus is to strategically capture and maintain profitable revenue streams for your branch. Establish and maintain effective relationships with local client base with particular emphasis on Architects, Civil Engineers, Commercial & Residential Developers, General Contractors, Health Care & Educational Institutions; Participate in networking events, trade shows, and local community organizations; Gather competitor information and market intelligence.
Quality Control: Oversee the technical excellence of all branch service providers and ensure that the highest levels of quality and integrity are the standard deliverable to our clients.
Operations Management: Lead all day-to-day branch operations, including direct supervision of project management, dispatch, laboratory, administrative, and support staff. The primary focus of this Branch is Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and inspection.
Business Management: Manage all branch resources to maximize growth and profitability. Our Branch Managers have full P&L responsibility for their business units, including budgeting/forecasting, staffing, and margin and cost control.

Requirements

leadership

civil engineering

10+ years

pe license

communication

Experience with strategizing, managing, and growing an internal team of professionals as well as creating and maintaining business relationships
Solid Management/Leadership skills to interface with Staff, Management, and Clients
B.S. Civil Engineering or similar.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Construction Industry with an emphasis on management and/or quality control.
Professional Engineering (PE) license in Virginia or ability to obtain within three months via reciprocity.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

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Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1989

Year Established

The firm was established in 1989 by two engineers.

$34M Revenue

Annual Revenue

Their 2016 revenue of $34 million highlighted their growth.

Top 500 Firms

ENR Ranking

They ranked among ENR's Top 500 design firms in 2016.

From the outset, its approach treated every project 'as if they were the owners', earning long-term developer relationships.
They expanded in the 1990s into geostructural design and specialty geoconstruction, establishing design-build capabilities.
They tackle projects across sectors—schools, stadiums, highways, housing, industrial and more—often in complex soil conditions.
Their services span geotechnical, environmental consulting, specialty construction, testing and third-party inspections.
Senior engineers frequently work onsite, ensuring designs are grounded in real conditions rather than assumptions.
With around 20 offices—including in the Caribbean—the firm combines local expertise with wide regional reach.
Notably, they operate their own fleet of drill rigs and labs, enabling in-house subsurface investigations and testing.
Their geoscience arm uses methods like ground-penetrating radar and seismic surveys to uncover hidden subsurface issues.
Philadelphia office is licensed for deep foundations, structural steel, masonry inspections and underpinning among other specialties.

Culture + Values

Ownership and Accountability: As an employee-owned company, each employee is a stakeholder in every project they work on.
Entrepreneurship and personal accountability drive employees to succeed.
Support one another and work as a team.
Peers are an employee's greatest resource — whether they are recent graduates bringing a fresh approach or long-time team members providing guidance.
A large firm that doesn’t feel like a large firm.
Relaxed and approachable.

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

4.0/5 Rating

Glassdoor Overall Diversity & Inclusion

The company received a 4.0/5 rating for its overall diversity and inclusion efforts, reflecting strong commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

4.2/5 Rating (Men/Women)

Glassdoor Gender Equality

Both men and women at the company received a high 4.2/5 rating in gender-related diversity and inclusion metrics, showcasing equitable treatment across genders.

Equal Opportunity: does not discriminate because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin; applies in recruitment, promotion, compensation, training, layoff and termination.

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Role

Description

client relations

business development

quality control

operations management

geotechnical testing

p&l management

Client Management: Enhance our client satisfaction ratings by providing thorough, professional service and maintaining continuous communications to build long-term relationships.
Business Development: Primary focus is to strategically capture and maintain profitable revenue streams for your branch. Establish and maintain effective relationships with local client base with particular emphasis on Architects, Civil Engineers, Commercial & Residential Developers, General Contractors, Health Care & Educational Institutions; Participate in networking events, trade shows, and local community organizations; Gather competitor information and market intelligence.
Quality Control: Oversee the technical excellence of all branch service providers and ensure that the highest levels of quality and integrity are the standard deliverable to our clients.
Operations Management: Lead all day-to-day branch operations, including direct supervision of project management, dispatch, laboratory, administrative, and support staff. The primary focus of this Branch is Geotechnical Engineering and Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and inspection.
Business Management: Manage all branch resources to maximize growth and profitability. Our Branch Managers have full P&L responsibility for their business units, including budgeting/forecasting, staffing, and margin and cost control.

Requirements

leadership

civil engineering

10+ years

pe license

communication

Experience with strategizing, managing, and growing an internal team of professionals as well as creating and maintaining business relationships
Solid Management/Leadership skills to interface with Staff, Management, and Clients
B.S. Civil Engineering or similar.
Minimum of 10 years' experience in the Construction Industry with an emphasis on management and/or quality control.
Professional Engineering (PE) license in Virginia or ability to obtain within three months via reciprocity.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1989

Year Established

The firm was established in 1989 by two engineers.

$34M Revenue

Annual Revenue

Their 2016 revenue of $34 million highlighted their growth.

Top 500 Firms

ENR Ranking

They ranked among ENR's Top 500 design firms in 2016.

From the outset, its approach treated every project 'as if they were the owners', earning long-term developer relationships.
They expanded in the 1990s into geostructural design and specialty geoconstruction, establishing design-build capabilities.
They tackle projects across sectors—schools, stadiums, highways, housing, industrial and more—often in complex soil conditions.
Their services span geotechnical, environmental consulting, specialty construction, testing and third-party inspections.
Senior engineers frequently work onsite, ensuring designs are grounded in real conditions rather than assumptions.
With around 20 offices—including in the Caribbean—the firm combines local expertise with wide regional reach.
Notably, they operate their own fleet of drill rigs and labs, enabling in-house subsurface investigations and testing.
Their geoscience arm uses methods like ground-penetrating radar and seismic surveys to uncover hidden subsurface issues.
Philadelphia office is licensed for deep foundations, structural steel, masonry inspections and underpinning among other specialties.

Culture + Values

Ownership and Accountability: As an employee-owned company, each employee is a stakeholder in every project they work on.
Entrepreneurship and personal accountability drive employees to succeed.
Support one another and work as a team.
Peers are an employee's greatest resource — whether they are recent graduates bringing a fresh approach or long-time team members providing guidance.
A large firm that doesn’t feel like a large firm.
Relaxed and approachable.

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

4.0/5 Rating

Glassdoor Overall Diversity & Inclusion

The company received a 4.0/5 rating for its overall diversity and inclusion efforts, reflecting strong commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

4.2/5 Rating (Men/Women)

Glassdoor Gender Equality

Both men and women at the company received a high 4.2/5 rating in gender-related diversity and inclusion metrics, showcasing equitable treatment across genders.

Equal Opportunity: does not discriminate because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin; applies in recruitment, promotion, compensation, training, layoff and termination.

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About Us

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