Branch Manager

Performance Profile : Branch Manager

We are partnering with a well-established electrical contracting organization in Cedar Rapids, IA that is seeking an experienced Branch Manager to lead one of its operating locations. This is a senior, onsite leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance, team development, and market growth in alignment with the company’s strategic plan and core values.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a multi-functional team, including project management, estimating, business development, field leadership, and administrative support, while owning the overall success of the branch. The Branch Manager plays a critical role in translating company strategy into execution, ensuring safety, profitability, and long-term sustainability.

In this position, you’ll balance strategic leadership with hands-on operational oversight, serving as both a people leader and business operator in a fast-paced construction environment.

About the Position

As Branch Manager, you will have full responsibility for branch performance, including operations, financial results, customer relationships, safety, and talent development. Reporting to the Chief Operations Officer, you will assess market opportunities, develop and execute a Branch Business Plan, and lead your team toward shared goals under a “One Company, One Goal” philosophy.

You will partner closely with executive leadership and functional leaders to align branch objectives with company-wide initiatives while maintaining accountability for local execution. This role requires a decisive, people-focused leader who can drive results while fostering a strong, values-based culture.

What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning & Execution

• Promote company philosophy, core values, and alignment across the branch.
• Assess branch strengths, market conditions, and growth opportunities.
• Develop, maintain, and execute the Branch Business Plan in collaboration with executive leadership.
• Communicate vision, mission, and strategy through regular branch meetings and leadership engagement.
• Establish cascading goals and performance targets aligned with company objectives.
• Partner with department leaders to set and adjust goals related to sales, production, profitability, safety, quality, and staff development.

Team Leadership & Development

Safety Leadership

Operations Management

Customer Relationships & Business Development

Financial Management

Additional Leadership Responsibilities

Employee Value Proposition

Full P&L Ownership

Lead an entire branch with direct accountability for operations, profitability, and growth.

Senior Leadership Impact

Serve as a key leader within the organization, translating strategy into measurable results.

Team & Culture Leadership

Build, mentor, and develop high-performing teams in a values-driven environment.

Growth & Stability

Join a financially sound organization with a long-term strategic vision and commitment to operational excellence.

Autonomy with Support

Operate with meaningful decision-making authority while partnering closely with executive leadership.

Education & Experience

Required :

Preferred :

Skills & Abilities

Working Environment

This role is primarily office-based with periodic exposure to job sites, requiring appropriate PPE. The Branch Manager must be able to communicate effectively, perform routine physical tasks, and lift up to 40 pounds as needed.

Next Steps

If you are an experienced construction leader who thrives in ownership-driven roles and is motivated by building strong teams, driving profitability, and leading branch-level success, we encourage you to apply. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while leading a critical business unit within a growing organization.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.