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Branch Manager (Civil Engineering/AEC)

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

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is expandingand 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 jobit's a rare opportunity to build something from the ground up with the full support of an established and growing firm.

What You'll Do:

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.

What You'll Bring:

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

Why Join RDA?

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.

About Rinker Design Associates

Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is a distinguished civil engineering firm based in Virginia, with over 250 employees and offices located in Manassas (headquarters and satellite), Fredericksburg, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Waynesboro, Abingdon, Big Stone Gap, and Galax.

For more than 44 years, RDA has built a solid reputation for providing conscientious and reliable service to municipalities, governmental agencies, and private industries located throughout Virginia service that our clients and their communities deserve. We pride ourselves in offering high quality deliverables and support services that meet project, budget, and schedule requirements, exceeding our clients' expectations.

Services provided by RDA include Transportation; Alternative Project Delivery; Site/Civil; Construction Engineering and Inspection; Right of Way; Traffic; Surveying; Structures/Bridges; Water/Wastewater; Environmental Review & Permitting; Utilities; Inflow & Infiltration Identification/Remediation; Public Sector Architecture; and GIS.