Branch Manager

HUNT Engineers Architects and Surveyors

$90K — $120K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, Architecture, etc.)
  • 10+ years of progressive AEC/infrastructure experience
  • 5+ years in leadership/management roles
  • Proficiency in managing teams, budgets, and client relationships
  • Business development experience is preferred
  • Professional credentials (PE, RA, PMP) are a plus
  • Equivalent education/experience combinations may be considered

Responsibilities

  • Lead operations of the Rochester office
  • Enhance financial performance and support strategic growth
  • Develop and engage multidisciplinary staff
  • Assist in business development and client relationships
  • Coordinate with HR, Accounting, Marketing, and IT
  • Represent Hunt EAS in the local professional community
  • Support long-term planning and operational improvements

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development support
  • Leadership growth opportunities
Full Job Description
Hunt EAS is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as Branch Manager for its Rochester, NY office. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, this highly visible leadership role oversees approximately 45 employees within a multidisciplinary professional services environment supporting engineering, architecture, transportation, broadband, planning, solar, and infrastructure-related projects.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced operational leader who enjoys team development, business growth, client engagement, and helping shape organizational strategy within a collaborative AEC environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead day-to-day operations of the Rochester office
  • Support financial performance, operational leadership, and strategic growth initiatives
  • Oversee multidisciplinary staff development, engagement, and organizational culture
  • Assist with business development, proposal efforts, and client relationship management
  • Coordinate with HR, Accounting, Marketing, and IT support functions
  • Represent Hunt EAS within the Rochester business and professional community
  • Support long-range organizational planning and operational improvement initiatives


The Ideal Candidate:
  • Collaborative, visible, and relationship-oriented leadership style
  • Strong operational judgment, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and organizational operations
  • Ability to balance people leadership, business development, and operational priorities
  • Strong client service orientation and strategic thinking abilities
  • Experience building positive workplace culture and employee engagement
  • Knowledge of the Greater Rochester market and the ability to build and leverage relationships across the region are important attributes for success in this role


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Business Management, Planning, Marketing, or related field required
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience within AEC, infrastructure, consulting, professional services, or related environments
  • Minimum of five (5) years of leadership or management experience with responsibility for personnel, operations, financial performance, and strategic planning
  • Experience managing teams, budgets, client relationships, and organizational operations
  • Experience with business development and strategic growth initiatives preferred
  • PE, RA, PLS, PMP, or related credential preferred but not required
  • Equivalent combinations of education, professional experience, and demonstrated leadership success may be considered


Hunt EAS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including healthcare coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, professional development support, and leadership growth opportunities.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three references through the Pracademic Partners recruitment portal at: https://www.pracademicpartners.com/current-recruitments

Position open until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early for full consideration.

A full recruitment brochure is available HERE.

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