Our client is an established elevator consulting services organization. Our client’s culture is all about delivering the best possible solutions to clients while at the same time fostering a vibrant and fun work environment. We are looking for a Branch Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will be part of the management team and play an integral role in the development of the company.
The Branch Manager will be responsible for the management and coordination of branch staff, budgets, and operations. This is a new and growing branch. This individual will ensure that all team members have the proper training and tools to complete their tasks, as well as designing and implementing strategies to increase productivity and maintain and manage key performance indicators for the branch. The Branch Manager will also be required to address any operational issues, customer complaints, or employee conflicts promptly and effectively, ensure compliance with internal policies, mitigating risks associated with branch operations. Responsibilities include preparing periodic reports for upper management on branch performance, challenges, and opportunities for growth. The location of work is the west side of Toronto, south of the city’s downtown core.
Responsibilities :
Administrative and HR related duties such as :
- Final interviews, hiring and recruitment,
- Disciplinary actions (Employee and Company)
- Identify opportunities for company advancement
Marketing and Business Development :
Final review of large proposalsBusiness development, develop and implement strategies to drive salesKey client relationship managementNetworking to improve presence and reputation of branch and companyFinance :
Develop and administer budget / cost controlFinal approval of large purchasesReport on market conditionsQuality Control :
Work with Quality Control Manager to identify areas of improvement and develop corrective actions / advance proceduresSupport to promote professional developmentTechnical Services :
Daily Project ManagementCommunicating with architects and developers to ensure the design conforms to building usage and requirementsMeetings and Coordination with the internal Design Team and Project PersonnelOversight and supervision of Project Team membersDetermining project schedule by studying project plan and specifications; calculating time requirements; sequencing project elementsMaintaining project schedule by monitoring project progress; coordinating activities; resolving issuesReview of architectural drawings for equipment configurations, and code compliance as it relates to vertical transportationField review / Site inspections of elevator and escalator equipmentReports, letters, faxes, transmittals, etc.Review of design, traffic calculations, and specifications prepared by the internal Design TeamBid review, contract review and preparation, bid negotiationQualifications :
Bachelor of engineering degree (ideal.)Registered with EGBC or equivalent Provincial Regulatory Body, P.Eng designation an asset.Project Management Professional (PMP) Designation an asset.A minimum of 5+ years of related work experience in the elevator industry. We may consider candidates without elevator experience from the construction industry.Experience leading others, or a disposition towards leadership (and ready for this kind of role!)Entrepreneurial in nature.Experience with business development and project management.Ability to produce professional business reports.Excellent MS Word, Excel, Outlook skills.Able to work 8AM-5PM, Monday to Friday, at the client’s office.