Branch Manager

Title: Branch Manager

ID: 2061943

Location: Wichita, KS

Job Function : Operations Management

Description

BrandSafway is seeking strong leaders! We are in search of a Branch Manager to oversee and manage the activities of all departments of the branch, including responsibility for all P&L, assets, safety, and adherence to policies and procedures.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

BrandSafway is the leading diversified provider of specialty multi-craft services to the North American downstream energy infrastructure market is the leading diversified provider of specialty multi-craft services to the North American downstream energy infrastructure market. Its extensive portfolio of service offerings includes work access, specialty coatings, abrasive blasting, insulation, refractory, corrosion protection, weatherproofing and other related crafts. Brand operates in four key energy sectors: refining, Canadian Oil Sands, petrochemical and power generation. The company also serves the infrastructure construction markets throughout North America and in strategic international regions.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Schedules, organizes and communicates work between customers and companies with multiple crews and Foreman. Must work closely with client planning department and know how to use an outline of work scope for execution of project. Must have computer knowledge and estimating skills. Must be capable of reading blueprints. Responsible for safety of company team members and subcontractors. Accident investigating and reporting required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• The position requires a general knowledge of construction practices and an in-depth understanding of industrial and commercial scaffold construction principles and techniques.
• A thorough knowledge of safe scaffolding methods and materials, as well as necessary staffing requirements for construction projects is required.
• Due to the administrative nature of this position, strong managerial, motivational and analytical skills are important.
• The incumbent must be able to identify all Brand scaffold material, must be able to fill out leases and return on material, must know all permit procedures and understand contracts and contract language.
• This position requires the ability to build all standard and non-standard scaffolds (Brand and OSHA standards).
• The incumbent must be able to ensure project profitability/labor and material rate of return and must be able to order consumable items and utilize them efficiently.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position directly oversees the activities of commercial operations support staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance and recommending employees for advancement, promotion or other change of status; rewarding and disciplining employees up to and including termination; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

COMPETENCY

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Entrepreneurship – Ability to pioneer change; innovative to build new markets and new customer base; to generate efficiencies that bring value to customer.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Communication – Speaks and writes clearly and informatively; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills. Effectively leads by example, communicates with team, ensuring all levels of the team are informed and acting as a single unit. Holds regular status meetings with the project team and effectively communicates relevant project information to management. Delivers engaging, informative, well organized presentations. Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
• Leadership Development – Trains, develops, and mentors team members, understands leadership and project management qualities and how to recognize those qualities in team members. Understands the importance of group and individual recognition, utilizes appropriately. Gives continuous performance feedback, work to grow each employee through their career. Ensures our team is utilizing both Brand and (when applicable) customer computer systems appropriately. Ensures they have proper knowledge of systems and how they should be used. Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by Brand.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Customer Service – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments
• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interest; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Must have minimum of 4 years’ experience. BS in Construction Management preferred.
• Must have Estimating experience.
• Ability to handle a high quantity of administration of paperwork.
• Experience document reviews, including revised project procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in the maintenance and retention of QA documents and records.
• Strong safety culture.
• Experience with Unions a plus.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

• Superior problem-solving ability
• Ability to analyze qualitative data
• Exceptional analytical, statistical, quantitative, and deduction skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural, multinational environment and mobilize cross-functional high-performance teams
• Exceptional verbal communication skills
• Excellent written communication skills

COMPUTER SKILLS

Working knowledge in using personal computer and application software including Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint. Preferably working knowledge of MS Projects, Primavera, or other PM software applications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to sit. The team member is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Travel throughout assigned geography 50% or more. The team member will regularly drive up to 4-6 hours per day, and occasional air travel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal office working environment and open site environment with materials and machinery.

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by an employee. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities required of employees assigned to this position.