Branch Manager - Columbus

Job Details

Columbus Branch - Columbus, OH

$75000.00 - $85000.00 Salary

Office Positions

Description

Job Summary

As a Branch Manager, you will have overall responsibility for safety, field operations, and office administration at your assigned branch. You’ll be responsible for staff and you’ll work closely with other senior managers and department managers to ensure a safe work environment, drive profitability and improve on operational efficiencies for the area in which responsibility is placed.

Essential Duties

Safety

Support and lead a culture where Safety is first

Responsible for all areas of safety including operations being performed in the field. Branch Manager will drive safety initiatives including regular safety meetings, OSHA compliance, OSHA reporting forms (300A, etc.), training of all staff and other initiatives as directed by management in order to maintain an excellent safety record

Work closely with TSS’s and Regional Safety Managers to ensure Jobsite Inspections are completed objectively and data is used to drive continuous improvement

Conduct daily tailgate and bi-weekly safety meetings to reinforce safety commitment and training

Ensure timely treatment for all work-related injury and/or illnesses sustained by TMI employees.

Responsible for timely reporting of all incident and near miss reporting and local Corrective Action Plan development and execution

Business Administration & Development

Develop a firm understanding of the branch’s Profit & Loss statement in order to implement strategic operational efficiencies and a proactive approach to budgeting

Perform analyses of the expenditures in relation to the budgeted figures

Develop, coordinate and implement marketing plans designed to maintain and increase existing business and capture new opportunities

Set sales/service goals as well as recommending and implementing initiatives to increase and improve the branch sales/service record

Drive profitability through strategic methods such as cost cutting, developing efficiencies and other methods as approved by management

Responsible for following proper administrative procedures such as purchase orders, billing paperwork, invoices, work receipts, etc.

Service Operations

Dispatching and scheduling of all field operations

Responsible for accurate and timely submission of all paperwork including work receipts for field staff, billing worksheets, purchase orders, change orders, petty cash reports, expense reports, accident reports and all paperwork as assigned

Estimating, planning and project management responsibility ensuring customers are provided compliant and accurate traffic control estimates, plans and services in the required time frame

Co-operate with sub-contractors on the work progress

Product Sales & Rentals

Responsible for all aspects of inventory controls and reporting (monthly at a minimum). The Branch Manager should take the initiative to propose solutions for enhanced inventory methods and if necessary staffing for better overall inventory controls

Accountable for petty cash fund that is issued to the branch office, and ensuring submission of monthly Petty Cash Report to corporate office with backup.

Responsible for any paperwork related to inventory, sales, rentals and rental equipment

Employee Development & Recruitment

Ensure safe, professional, stimulating and supportive work environment in the field as well as in the office

Recruitment, training, cross-training and development of all staff

Conduct employee performance reviews during the 90 day orientation period, at 6 months and annually providing recommendations for salary and development initiatives

Employee reprimands, counseling’s, suspensions and terminations as approved by corporate office

Facilities & Fleet

Responsible for facility maintenance, security and safety

Responsible for facility’s image, appearance and organization

With approval from corporate office, set up all vendor and utility accounts

Obtain permits and licenses as required as well as being responsible for all permit checks issued to branch office

Responsible for all aspects of fleet management, maintenance, and reporting as directed by corporate office and the TMI Fleet Manager

Reporting

First week of each month a recap of monthly meeting with key branch personnel should be sent to COO

Equipment Operated

Vehicles (Trucks/Cars) of various sizes

Flatbed trucks

Forklift

Trailer mounted warning signs

Cones, delineators, drums, barricades, signs and various other traffic control devices

Trailer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other duties as assigned by management as required.

Traffic Management Inc. (TMI) reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge

High level knowledge of MUTCD guidelines and regulations

Broad knowledge of Safety systems, OSHA requirements, and Incident Investigation/ Corrective Action Planning

Budget Analysis

Profit and Loss Analysis

Proven record of analyzing and bringing efficiencies to operations

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

Requires standing for prolonged periods of time

Requires lifting up 50lb

Requires using hands to handle, control or lift objects

Requires being outside and exposed to environmental conditions

Requires being in construction environment

Requires repetitive movement

Exposure to work near moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment and moving vehicular traffic

Exposure to reasonable noise levels

Education and Experience

College degree in construction management or any related field or equivalent combination of technical training and/or experience.

Minimum four years of relevant experience, preferably in construction.