A well-established engineering and testing consulting firm is seeking a Branch Manager (Senior Engineer) in their Charleston, SC office.

This leadership role is responsible for overall management of the group, including planning, growth, profitability, cost control, employee development, quality control, and client relations. This position also includes business development and collections activities. The primary focus of the position is client development, technical execution and project management of work related to Construction Materials Testing and Geotechnical Consulting during the construction process.

Essential Functions:

For this position, the primary job responsibilities will be:

1. Responsible for overall management of consulting services and projects to ensure performance and profitability. Manage a team of engineers and technicians, evaluate, and guide their performance, and assist in their professional development and growth.
2. Supervise the preparation of routine proposals and quotations to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing.
3. Responsible for all P/L duties.
4. Lead business development activities including project identification and pursuit, scope of work development, proposal preparation and development of project opportunities with new and existing clients.
5. Work closely with marketing team for preparation of responses to RFPs and RFQs and write technical aspects of submittals.
6. Responsible for overall safety of the department and taking an active role in the overall safety leadership in the office.
7. Ensure that the testing, engineering and inspection work in the office, laboratory and field are accomplished with high quality and in an orderly and efficient manner.
8. Work closely with clients to ensure their satisfaction and continually cultivate new projects.
9. Ensure that reports, proposals, inspections, and information are properly prepared and reported, deliverable schedules are maintained, and that routine company administrative policies are followed.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience, and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Strong knowledgeable of CMT testing requirements and geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
• Must be computer literate and possess management and financial skills.
• Ability to train, mentor, supervise, identify, hire, and terminate employees.
• Able to pass a background check, drug test and have an acceptable driving record.
• Abilities to lead a team as well as working well with others.

About the company:

Our client is a well-established consulting firm providing environmental consulting, geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing (CMT), special inspections, and related services to the design and construction community. They support a wide variety of project types and are known for a strong emphasis on collaboration, safety, and quality execution.

With a growing team and a multi-office presence, the firm serves clients across the region and beyond. Their staff includes a range of experienced technical and professional personnel supporting field, laboratory, and engineering operations. The organization maintains well-equipped testing and inspection capabilities and continues to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting space—while fostering a culture where employees are recognized, supported, and mentored for long-term growth.

For more information, please contact Garry Todd:
Tel: 541.317.4150
Email: gtodd@nes-llc.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrytodd/