Branch Manager - Columbus
Geotechnical Branch Manager
Location: Columbus, OH
Type: Full-Time
Overview
A nationally ranked, employee‑owned engineering firm is expanding into the Columbus market and seeking a senior geotechnical leader to help establish and grow its regional presence. Known for hands‑on technical leadership, this firm places senior engineers at the center of complex projects, delivering practical, value‑driven solutions through strong client partnerships.
This role is ideal for a technically advanced geotechnical engineer who enjoys staying involved in design while building relationships, mentoring engineers, and helping shape local strategy as the operation grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex geotechnical engineering projects from pursuit through construction
- Serve as a senior technical authority, providing design leadership, reviews, and quality oversight
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients, strengthening existing relationships and developing new ones
- Drive business development through networking, proposals, and market engagement
- Play a central role in establishing and growing a new Columbus-area operation
- Mentor, coach, and develop junior and mid-level engineers
- Provide technical guidance across investigations, analysis, and geotechnical design
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risk
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated project delivery
- Represent the firm within the local engineering and construction community
Skills & Experience
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
- Advanced geotechnical engineering and design expertise
- Proven success managing and delivering complex geotechnical projects
- Strong client-facing presence with the ability to build trusted relationships
- Demonstrated ability to win work and grow business
- Experience mentoring and developing engineering staff
- Prior involvement in launching, growing, or leading a business unit preferred
- Entrepreneurial mindset with strong commercial awareness
Compensation & Rewards
- Competitive salary with performance incentives
- Day‑one medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Annual profit sharing and ESOP
- Company vehicle and expense card (role dependent)
- Paid time off, holidays, and professional development support
Why This Opportunity
This role offers a rare blend of technical leadership, client influence, and business‑building responsibility. You'll have the opportunity to shape a new regional presence while remaining deeply involved in meaningful, complex engineering work - all within an employee-owned culture that rewards initiative and long-term impact.
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