Branch Manager (Civil Engineering/AEC)

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Lead. Build. Transform. Become the Face of RDA in the Roanoke Region.

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is expanding—and we’re looking for a seasoned and driven Branch Manager leader to launch and lead our newest office in the Roanoke/Blacksburg/Christiansburg area.

Are you ready to step into a high-impact role where your technical expertise, leadership, and vision can shape an entire region’s future? This is more than a job—it’s a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up with the full support of an established and growing firm.

• Make Your Mark: Spearhead RDA’s regional presence, build a high-performing team, and lead with autonomy.
• Lead with Vision: Drive business development, cultivate client partnerships, and oversee impactful infrastructure projects.
• Shape Culture: Foster a collaborative, innovative, and engaging office environment that attracts top-tier talent.
• Launch & Lead: Take charge of establishing the new office, from hiring and mentoring a core team to setting strategic goals.
• Drive Growth: Identify new business opportunities and lead client development efforts that expand our regional footprint.
• Deliver Excellence: Manage complex transportation and infrastructure projects from planning through delivery.
• Inspire & Develop: Mentor engineers and cultivate a high-performance, people-first culture.
• Oversee Operations: Ensure smooth day-to-day branch management including staffing, budgeting, and profitability.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• 15+ years of progressive experience in civil/transportation engineering, with leadership and PM expertise
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Virginia
• Strong track record of business development and client relationship success
• Experience in the consulting industry preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
• Generous PTO and 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Parental leave
• Supportive team culture

RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.

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