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.
