Job Description

Performance Profile: Branch Manager

We are partnering with a well-established electrical contracting organization in Cedar Rapids, IA that is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead one of its operating locations. This is a senior, onsite leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, team development, and market growth in alignment with the company’s strategic plan and core values.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a multi-functional team, including project management, estimating, business development, field leadership, and administrative support, while owning the overall success of the branch. The Branch Manager plays a critical role in translating company strategy into execution, ensuring safety, profitability, and long-term sustainability.

In this position, you’ll balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight, serving as both a people leader and business operator in a fast-paced construction environment.

About the Position

As Branch Manager, you will have full responsibility for branch performance, including operations, financial results, customer relationships, safety, and talent development. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will assess market opportunities, develop and execute a Branch Business Plan, and lead your team toward shared goals under a “One Company, One Goal” philosophy.

You will partner closely with executive leadership and functional leaders to align branch objectives with company-wide initiatives while maintaining accountability for local execution. This role requires a decisive, people-focused leader who can drive results while fostering a strong, values-based culture.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Promote company philosophy, core values, and alignment across the branch.
• Assess branch strengths, market conditions, and growth opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Branch Business Plan in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Communicate vision, mission, and strategy through regular branch meetings and leadership engagement.
• Establish cascading goals and performance targets aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with department leaders to set and adjust goals related to sales, production, profitability, safety, quality, and staff development.

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, lead, and develop teams across business development, estimating, project management, field leadership, and administration.
• Inspire high performance, accountability, and readiness at all levels of the organization.
• Ensure consistent adherence to processes and clearly communicate improvements or changes.
• Provide ongoing feedback, performance assessments, and corrective actions aligned with company values.
• Champion workforce development initiatives, including apprenticeship and merit shop philosophies.

Safety Leadership

• Serve as a visible safety leader, ensuring compliance with all safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Promote proactive safety practices including job hazard analyses, toolbox talks, safety plans, inspections, and incident reviews.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented following incidents or near misses.

Operations Management

• Maximize returns and minimize risk through disciplined operational execution.
• Oversee projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring formal communication and documentation for scope or contract changes.
• Manage branch facilities, equipment, vehicle fleets, warehouse operations, and prefabrication activities as applicable.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and suppliers.

Customer Relationships & Business Development

• Maintain a healthy, balanced backlog that meets margin, win-rate, and growth targets.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with contractors, architects, developers, and owners.
• Lead business development, sales, and estimating efforts in alignment with market plans.
• Identify emerging opportunities and adapt strategies in response to changing market conditions.

Financial Management

• Partner with finance leadership to develop and manage branch budgets.
• Drive improvements in profitability, net worth, and cash flow.
• Align team efforts to gross profit and productivity targets.
• Support effective management of WIP, AR aging, and related financial processes.
• Mitigate risk through contract reviews, pricing discipline, and legal awareness.

Additional Leadership Responsibilities

• Approve estimates, bids, pricing, contracts, and change orders within authorized limits.
• Provide technical guidance and operational decision support.
• Recommend capital investments aligned with strategic goals.
• Monitor competitive activity, market trends, and regulatory or legislative changes.
• Enforce company and branch policies consistently.
• Oversee all aspects of personnel management, including hiring, discipline, promotions, evaluations, cross-training, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate branch marketing and advertising efforts with the marketing team.
• Resolve customer concerns and warranty issues to ensure high satisfaction.
• Model company values and maintain reliable attendance and leadership presence.

Employee Value Proposition

Full P&L Ownership

Lead an entire branch with direct accountability for operations, profitability, and growth.

Senior Leadership Impact

Serve as a key leader within the organization, translating strategy into measurable results.

Team & Culture Leadership

Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams in a values-driven environment.

Growth & Stability

Join a financially sound organization with a long-term strategic vision and commitment to operational excellence.

Autonomy with Support

Operate with meaningful decision-making authority while partnering closely with executive leadership.

Education & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of construction industry experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
• Proven experience overseeing large, multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, project delivery, and operational best practices.
• OSHA 10 certification required (OSHA 30 preferred).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as required.

Preferred:

• Electrical contracting industry experience.
• Experience managing branch-level P&L responsibility.

Skills & Abilities

• Results-driven with strong initiative and competitive mindset.
• Strategic and critical thinker with sound judgment.
• Motivational leader who drives accountability and engagement.
• Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable operating in dynamic environments.
• Strong communication skills across all levels of the organization.
• Effective delegator with disciplined follow-through.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and construction management software.

Working Environment

This role is primarily office-based with periodic exposure to job sites, requiring appropriate PPE. The Branch Manager must be able to communicate effectively, perform routine physical tasks, and lift up to 40 pounds as needed.

Next Steps

If you are an experienced construction leader who thrives in ownership-driven roles and is motivated by building strong teams, driving profitability, and leading branch-level success, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading a critical business unit within a growing organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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