Branch Manager
Ues
Lead Augusta branch, managing technical deliverables and driving business growth.
8 days ago ago
Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Martinez, GA
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Environmental services
Testing
Inspection
Energy efficiency program delivery
Demand response strategies
Program management
Field operations
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Infrastructure
Water and Wastewater
Technology
Power Transition
Healthcare
Education
Industrial
Role
What you would be doing
strategic planning
technical delivery
operations management
financial management
team development
field work
- Strategic Planning: Play a key role in regional strategic planning, promoting the UES brand, and ensuring our commitment to quality and integrity is reflected in every client interaction.
- Travel on foot across uneven, rugged, or obstructed terrain, sometimes in areas inaccessible by vehicle.
- Operational & Cultural Stabilization: Take ownership of stabilizing the branch’s operations and reputation, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive, high-accountability work environment that attracts and retains talent.
- Seller-Doer Leadership: Manage the branch's technical deliverables while actively leading relationship-building and business development to identify and secure opportunities in this rapidly developing market.
- P&L and Financial Management: Collaborate closely with the Atlanta support team to master and manage all P&L responsibilities, budgeting, forecasting, and optimizing resource allocation.
- Work is performed at a desk for extended periods using a computer, phone, and standard office equipment in a climate-controlled office environment.
- Work at outdoor sites including wetlands, forests, grasslands, construction zones, and undeveloped land.
- Team Development: Lead, mentor, and empower the diverse technical team, focusing on technical excellence, employee development, and collaborative problem-solving.
What you bring
professional engineer
5+ years
geotechnical
team leadership
problem solving
business development
- Licensure: Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Engineer in Training (EIT) is highly preferred
- Team Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills, with a proven ability to motivate, guide, and develop a small team for high performance.
- Regular in-person communication with team members, clients, and stakeholders is required.
- Ability to use sensory capabilities to see (including close and distant vision, color perception, depth perception, and focus) and smell for observation and safety purposes.
- Financial Acumen: While financial management experience is a plus, candidates must demonstrate a strong willingness to learn and collaborate closely with the Atlanta office support team to master financial and P&L processes.
- Problem-Solving: Exceptional adaptability and problem-solving skills, with a strategic ability to identify inefficiencies and implement effective solutions.
- Relationship Building: Highly effective communication and relationship-building skills are essential.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Geotechnical Engineering, Materials Testing, or Civil Engineering
- Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, kneel, climb, and balance as needed during both lab and fieldwork.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats in varied environments, often while wearing PPE.
- Business Development Focus: Must possess the ability to develop key political and business connections locally to identify and secure opportunities in a smaller, rapidly developing market.
- Exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, humidity, rain, or sun.
- Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate lab and field equipment for extended periods.
- This position requires occasional travel, approximately 10% to 20% of the time, to support business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols and use of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.
- Ability to lift and carry between 35–75 lbs. of equipment or samples over distances up to 75 feet.
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Company
Overview
1964
Year Founded
The company was established in 1964, marking the beginning of its journey from a regional soils lab to a national engineering firm.
85+
Branches Nationwide
The firm operates 85+ branches across the United States, serving diverse markets with advanced engineering solutions.
- Headquartered in Orlando, Florida, with 85+ branches serving diverse U.S. markets.
- Under private-equity ownership since 2019.
- Projects span transportation corridors, solar farms, data centers, hospitals, schools, and bridges.
- Combines earth-science know-how with construction materials testing and environmental evaluations.
- Known for tackling complex geotechnical and environmental challenges with technology-driven solutions.
- Integrity: We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
- Customer Focus: We are committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- Innovation: We constantly seek new ways to improve and evolve.
- Excellence: We strive to be the best in everything we do.
- Collaboration: We work together to achieve shared goals.
- Accountability: We take responsibility for our actions and results.
By 2050
Net-Zero Emissions Target
The company has set a long-term goal to achieve net-zero emissions, aligning with global sustainability efforts.
- Committed to reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices.
- Implemented energy-efficient solutions across its operations.
- Made significant progress in reducing waste through recycling and reusing materials.
- Strives to minimize its carbon footprint by investing in renewable energy sources.
- is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
- focuses on equal opportunity for all employees, regardless of background.
- Gender equality is a key aspect of hiring and promotion practices.
- is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for underrepresented groups.
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