Job Description

Froehling & Robertson, Inc., (F&R) is seeking a Branch Manager for our Charlotte, North Carolina office. The candidate will serve as the operations manager of a vibrant and growing office that provides subsurface exploration, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing and special inspection services on a wide variety of public and private sector projects including: buildings, bridges, roadways and pavements, retaining and shoring structures, underground infrastructure, storage tanks, towers, slopes and embankments, dams and other civil works projects. This is an excellent opportunity for someone that desires to manage and mentor an office of established technical professionals.

F&R has been proudly engineering stability in the country since 1881. In addition to being one of the oldest independent testing/engineering companies, F&R is also a minority-owned business offering competitive compensation/benefits and a positive work environment designed around the philosophy of mutual respect for all! Our shared F&R/Employee values include: Safe & Healthy Work Environment, Value & Respect for F&R Employees and Clients, Trustworthiness, Technical Excellence, Continuous Improvement, and Financial Success.

We're always on the lookout for enthusiastic individuals who are not afraid to get their boots and hard hats a little dirty from an honest day's work.

Come be a part of this talented and dedicated team.

Join stability. Apply now!

Who we’re looking for:

This position is responsible for all strategic and operational aspects of their assigned branch; development of professional and technical staff; business development and financial success.

What you’ll be doing

Including but not limited to:

• Manage all strategic and operational business aspects of assigned branch including:
  • Employee professional development
  • Annual Business Planning
  • Profit and Loss
  • Business Development planning
• Responsible for operational management of the assigned office including construction materials testing and special inspection, and geotechnical engineering services
• Responsible for developing and driving a culture guided by company values and workplace safety
• Work with business development and operations staff to develop a coordinated business development strategy
• Oversee and engage in proposal preparation
• Maintain high levels of quality as reflected in the work product and by F&R’s reputation in the industry
• Provide development and mentoring of professional, technical and administrative personnel
• Build effective teams to achieve overall company and branch goals
• Exemplify and uphold Core Values in all aspects of work and leadership
• Communicate effectively with leadership, corporate support staff and branch staff regarding state of the branch and day to day needs

What you need to have:

• BS in Civil/Structural/Materials/Geotechnical Engineering/Environmental/Construction Management or related field
• Master's degree in Business Administration a plus.
• Eight (8) to fifteen (15) plus years of progressive construction materials testing, special inspections and geotechnical engineering experience or a combination of the two disciplines to include departmental management experience.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in a managerial role, leading teams and mentoring staff.
• P.E. registration required. Must be registered in assigned state within three (3) months.
• Ability to positively lead and develop teams through consistent communication, coaching and accountability.
• Focus on setting and achieving realistic and stretch goals for self and staff aligned with business and branch.
• Ability to translate business development activities into profitable client relationships.
• Ability to communicate ideas, concepts and technical information to staff and clients in a professional and effective manner.
• Ability to delegate and follow-up efficiently.
• Demonstrate and expect high ethical standards of self and team.

Check out our Perks + Benefits:

In addition to our welcoming company culture and competitive compensation packages, our employees enjoy the below benefits:

• In-House continuous training
• Comprehensive group medical insurance, including health, dental, vision and life
• Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Company–observed paid holidays
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K retirement
• Company Cell Phone
• Usage of company vehicle when traveling to sites/labs, etc.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We extend equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other reason protected by federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

F&R participates in the USCIS E-Verify Program to verify that all new hires are authorized to work in the United States.

EOE M/F/D/V/SO. Drug Free Workplace.