Business Unit Leader - Engineering & Testing
Braun Intertec

Des Moines, Iowa

Posted in Engineering


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Braun Intertec is seeking a Business Unit Leader to manage and lead our Midwest offices.

Braun Intertec is an employee-owned geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, and testing firm based in Minneapolis, Minnesota with 40+ offices in eight states. We strive to be the employer and consultant of choice where employee passions meet our client's most complex needs. Our culture is fueled by employees that look out for and celebrate one another, are committed to growing and developing with our company, and who lead through service to each other, clients, and our communities.

Our Engineering and Testing (E&T) Division provides client-focused services on a wide range of projects serving nearly every market sector. Our primary services include geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, and laboratory testing.

Responsibilities:

  • Accountable for the overall performance of the Business Unit's operational, client and technical goals, for personnel that report in through the Engineering and Testing and Drilling divisions.
  • Accountable for providing direction, management and support for each of the Business Unit Managers (BUM's) within your Unit.
  • Accountable for providing leadership to your BUM's to assist in their decision making regarding items that apply to all personnel within the office they are leading (e.g. facilities, office engagement, local marketing, etc.).
  • Continually monitors financial performance of the Business Unit by analyzing current and future Unit activities, costs, efficiency of operations, etc. and provides feedback to management on a regular basis.
  • Drive Braun Intertec values and corporate culture as the Employer of Choice in collaboration with BUMs
  • Objectively evaluating employee performance and establishing and clarifying goals for staff. These goals must contain components of improving or enhancing technical or project management skills, and client service skill development.
  • Responsible for managing the appropriate personnel mix to achieve your Unit goals (cross-utilization, recruiting, hiring, firing).
  • Works with your BUM's, adjacent geographic Business Unit Leaders, and marketing staff, to set direction for client-related pursuits and marketing goals.
  • Directs client contracting in the Unit with respect to the Braun Intertec's Authority Grant Policy.
  • Monitors the performance of your BUM's as they relate to financial performance of your Unit and client growth/retention.
  • Encourages and supports a work environment that allows for cross-functional, multi-discipline work teams in the interest of being the employer of choice and the consultant of choice.


Required Skills:
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common financial reports and legal documents.
  • Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the Business community.
  • Proven ability to manage success and conflict amongst teams and individual personnel, with the intent of supporting Braun Intertec's best interests.
  • Understanding Braun Intertec's internal systems and practices, and ability to train, manage and adhere to them.
  • Proven ability to lead small or large groups effectively through a service/servant leadership style.
  • Ability to lead by example through Braun Intertec's core values: Safety, Service, Opportunity, Ownership, and Recognition.


Required Experience:
  • One or more years of experience managing a cross-functional office or large team.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent; or five to ten years related engineering/consulting experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Braun Intertec is a Drug-Free Workplace and requires all new hires to complete a pre-employment drug screen test, criminal background check, and motor vehicle report.

Braun Intertec employees are encouraged to expand their skills and certifications through company provided training and mentoring.

Braun Intertec offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, PTO, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and paid holidays.

Direct responsibility to work with the BUMs to maintain and drive Braun Intertec values and corporate culture as the Employer of Choice.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

Braun Intertec strives to ensure that its careers web site is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email hrhelp@braunintertec.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Braun Intertec is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at hrhelp@braunintertec.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.


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