Branch Manager

Branch Manager – Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental

Fehr Graham Engineering & Environmental is a fast‑growing Midwest engineering and environmental firm looking for a dynamic and motivated Branch Manager to join our team in Rockford, IL.

Salary: $120,000 – $165,000 / year

Rockford, IL

As the Branch Manager, you’ll orchestrate efficiency, net profit and net revenue while minimizing write‑offs and rework. You’ll also:

• Handle day‑to‑day branch operations, including overseeing personnel.
• Develop relationships with managers, senior leadership and marketing to define market and client opportunities and strategies.
• Turn prospects into clients by building relationships and trust.
• Maintain client relationships with key decision makers 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 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 multidisciplinary teams to serve diverse client needs.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering or related field preferred.
• Eight or more years of experience in staff supervision, client relations, business development and project management.
• Experience in the consulting industry.
• Licensed preferred in your 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 professionals with industry knowledge to improve processes and client satisfaction.

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental and vision.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Profit‑sharing bonus plan.
• Paid time off.
• Positive work environment.

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, preferred veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.