Business Services Manager

Overview

We welcome you to consider Sanbell as the next step in your exciting career as a Business Services Manager.

Sanbell is a multi-disciplinary engineering, community planning, and design firm serving clients throughout the Western United States. We are 300 + team members strong with 14 office locations in Montana, Colorado, Nevada, California, Texas, and Washington. By joining the Sanbell team, you will have the opportunity to work and grow alongside a large network of Cool + Smart + Talented + Professionals (CSTP), with a variety of technical expertise, years of experience, and vast knowledge of the engineering industry.

Our team of professionals collaborate on a multitude of diverse and exciting public and private projects. We believe we must think beyond the basic requirements of engineering, beyond our entrenched assumptions, and creatively design practical solutions that work. Because the success of every project affects the entire community. That passion for creative but practical solutions has driven Sanbell to become a regional, award-winning planning, design, and engineering firm.

Sanbell offers competitive compensation, including excellent benefits for retirement, health care, dental, vacation, and holidays (see below for more information).

The Business Services Manager is a key leadership and support role within a dedicated business unit that operates as part of a larger, well-established corporate group. While the role focuses on the day-to-day operations and performance of the business unit, it works within the governance, systems, and strategic framework of the broader corporation.

This position is responsible for managing core business services including financial management, reporting, payroll, human resources, IT coordination, marketing support, and general office management. Acting as a central point of coordination, the Business Services Manager ensures the business unit operates efficiently, remains compliant with corporate standards, and aligns with group-wide objectives, policies, and processes.

• Proven experience in business services, operations, or office management within a corporate or multi-entity environment
• Strong financial management and reporting capability
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within corporate governance frameworks while supporting business unit needs
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and communication skills
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related discipline (highly preferred)
• Experience using Deltek Vantage Point (or similar business management systems) is advantageous but not essential

• Manage business unit financials in alignment with corporate financial frameworks and reporting requirements
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and regular financial reports for business unit and corporate stakeholders
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, and cost controls, identifying risks and improvement opportunities
• Liaise with corporate finance teams, external accountants, and auditors as required
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, financial policies, and statutory obligations

• Manage end-to-end payroll processes for the business unit, ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate and statutory requirements
• Maintain payroll records, leave balances, and employee entitlements
• Act as the primary contact between the business unit and corporate payroll teams

• Act as the key interface between the business unit and corporate support functions, including HR, Finance, Marketing, and IT
• Ensure effective coordination and communication across all major business disciplines
• Support the implementation of corporate systems, policies, and initiatives within the business unit
• Assist senior management with operational planning and strategic initiatives

• Provide operational HR support at the business unit level, in line with corporate HR policies and procedures
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding
• Maintain accurate HR records and support performance management processes
• Assist with recruitment coordination and staff development activities
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and corporate HR standards

• Coordinate the preparation of marketing materials and business development content for the business unit
• Support the development, coordination, and submission of marketing and project proposals
• Maintain proposal templates, case studies, and supporting documentation in line with corporate branding guidelines

• Support weekly project coordination activities
• Assist project managers with documentation, reporting, and administrative support
• Monitor project timelines and support effective communication across business unit

• Act as the primary liaison between the…