Job Title: Branch Manager - Industrial Construction
Location: Ennis, Texas Reports To: Texas Regional Manager Department: Operations Company Overview ISO Services is a 40-year-old industrial service and construction company providing all disciplines of industrial maintenance and construction. We are a division of Ergon Construction Group, an Ergon Inc. company. Our services include mechanical piping and soft craft trades, insulation, heat tracing, fireproofing, painting, coatings, and scaffolding.
Job Summary The Branch Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations of the branch office in the industrial construction sector. This includes managing project execution, ensuring safety and compliance, driving business development, and leading a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in industrial construction, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record in project and financial management.
Key Responsibilities
• Operational Leadership: Oversee day-to-day branch operations, including project planning, execution, and delivery. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. • Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial performance of the branch. • Project Management: Supervise multiple industrial construction projects from inception to completion. Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery. Monitor project KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed. • Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers, superintendents, and administrative staff. Conduct performance reviews and support career development initiatives. • Client & Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and regulatory bodies. Represent the company in meetings, negotiations, and industry events. • Business Development: Identify new business opportunities and contribute to strategic growth initiatives. Prepare and present proposals, bids, and project estimates.
Required Competencies
• Leadership & Decision-Making • Strategic Thinking & Planning • Financial Acumen • Project Management Expertise • Client Relationship Management • Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution
Knowledge of Industrial Safety Standards (OSHA, etc.)
Skills & Qualifications
• Strong understanding of industrial construction processes, materials, and equipment. • Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Procore, Primavera). • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Education & Experience Requirements
• Bachelors degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering (preferred but not required). • Minimum 7-10 years of experience in industrial construction with at least 3 years in a leadership or branch management role. • PMP or equivalent certification is a plus. • Valid drivers license and willingness to travel as needed. • All new hires are contingent on the passing of a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
Headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, Ergon, Inc., and its consolidated subsidiaries are built on a foundation of petroleum-related enterprises begun in 1954 by its Chairman, Leslie B. Lampton. Starting as a petroleum retailer with only two employees, Ergon has evolved into a network of market-leading companies employing over 2,300 people. Ergon operates as a sophisticated crude oil processor, transporter and marketer of refined products. It also functions as a producer and marketer of specialty asphalt products, as well as an oil and gas explorer and real estate developer. In addition, Ergon manufactures state-of-the-art road maintenance products and equipment.
The Company’s roots are in the petroleum industry service areas, including trucking and propane distribution, marine transportation and petroleum marketing services. Through acquisitions and from merging other company operations into a base of entities that would become Ergon subsidiaries, including ventures in refining, terminaling, asphalt marketing, mid-river operations, exploration, maintenance support and real estate, we have moved forward to become a well-diversified portfolio of companies.