Branch Manager (Construction Services)

Job Description

Job Description

NOVA Engineering & Environmental is seeking a Branch Manager in our Fort Myers, FL office. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced engineer and people leader to step into a high-visibility leadership role with direct impact on business growth, technical excellence, and team development.

If you have a background in Construction Materials Testing (CMT), Building Code Inspection, and/or Geotechnical Engineering, and you’re ready to lead a strong team while shaping the future of a growing branch, we want to talk to you.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day operations for Construction Materials Testing (CMT), Geotechnical Engineering, Building Code (and related Construction Services)
• Drive business development, client relationships, and regional market growth
• Manage financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability
• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC on projects and reports
• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of engineers, inspectors, and technicians
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and industry standards
• Serve as a trusted technical and business partner to clients, contractors, and municipalities
• Manage a team of engineers and technicians, evaluate, and guide their performance, and assist in their professional development and growth.
• Supervise the preparation of routine proposals and quotations to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, availability of manpower, and pricing.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Education:

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Certified Building Official (CBO) / Building Code Administrator registration is preferred, but not required.
• 8+ years of relevant Construction Services (CMT or Building Code) or Geotechnical Engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading teams, projects, or business units
• Strong understanding of construction testing, inspection services, and engineering consulting
• Ability to balance technical leadership with business and people management
• Excellent communication, client-facing, and leadership skills

NOVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. NOVA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About NOVA:

Established in 1996, NOVA provides Environmental Consulting, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Materials Testing and Special Inspection services, Facilities and Building Envelope, and Forensic Engineering to the design and construction community in the Fort Myers, Florida metropolitan statistical area (MSA). We are dedicated to providing a wide variety of projects and services with an emphasis on collaboration and safety. We offer a stimulating and inspiring work environment where our employees are recognized for their efforts and achievements and are mentored for professional growth.

Currently, NOVA employs 650+ personnel in 18 offices serving clients throughout the southeastern United States and beyond. Our firm has professional and administrative support staff that includes registered professional engineers, registered professional geologists, environmental scientists, registered roof observers, LEED accredited professionals, soil/foundation engineers, laboratory specialists, materials technicians, ICC-certified inspectors, NICET-certified technicians, and AWS-certified welding inspectors. NOVA’s facilities include AASHTO-accredited laboratories in soils, concrete, aggregate and hot-mix asphalt testing/inspection. We also have CCRL-inspected laboratories for concrete sampling, curing, and testing. NOVA will continue to expand its reach and reputation as a leader in the testing, inspection, and consulting fields with a strong legacy of quality and integrity by promoting our best internal resources and recruiting a diverse culture of valued and exceptional talent.