Branch Manager (Fredericton)

Branch Manager - Fredericton, NB

Environmental/Civil Engineering & Consulting

Build Something Meaningful.

Hive Engineering is a growing Atlantic Canadian consulting firm providing environmental, civil, geospatial, and related engineering services to public and private sector clients across the region.

We are seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial Branch Manager to establish and grow our Fredericton office. Candidates with environmental, civil, geotechnical, hydrogeological, or multidisciplinary consulting experience are encouraged to apply.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a growing company. The successful candidate will play a key role in developing relationships, growing service offerings, mentoring staff, and building a high-performing team while delivering meaningful projects throughout New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada. The role will involve supporting and collaborating with our existing teams in Moncton and Saint John, New Brunswick, as well as Halifax and Sydney, Nova Scotia.

Whether you are an experienced project manager ready to take the next step into business leadership or an established consulting leader looking for a new challenge, we would like to hear from you.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A degree in engineering (civil, geological, environmental, mechanical, chemical, or related discipline) or geoscience from a Canadian-accredited university.
• A Professional Engineer ( P.Eng. ) or Professional Geoscientist ( P.Geo. ) designation, or eligibility for registration with APEGNB, Engineers Nova Scotia, or an equivalent professional association.
• 8+ years of progressive consulting experience, including project management, client engagement, and team leadership responsibilities.
• Experience working within environmental consulting, civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, land development, and/or related fields.
• A valid driver's license and willingness to travel throughout Atlantic Canada as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership skills and a desire to grow and develop a regional consulting practice.
• Proven business development experience, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, and identification of new opportunities.
• Excellent project management abilities, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities.
• A practical, solutions-oriented approach to consulting and client service.
• The confidence to work independently while collaborating effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience with environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and assessment standards within Atlantic Canada.

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be considered an asset:

• Environmental Site Assessments (Phase I, II, and III)
• Contaminated site remediation and risk assessment
• Civil infrastructure and land development projects
• Geotechnical engineering
• Hydrogeology and groundwater investigations
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Hazardous Building Materials Assessments
• Construction inspection and monitoring
• GIS, CAD, Microsoft Suite, TabLogs, or similar technical software

RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Growth

• Lead the development and expansion of Hive's Fredericton office.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities throughout New Brunswick and Atlantic Canada.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Hive leadership to develop and execute strategic growth initiatives.
• Support proposal preparation, fee development, marketing efforts, and client pursuits.

Leadership & Team Development

• Recruit, mentor, and develop technical staff.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance workplace culture.
• Provide technical guidance and quality control reviews for project deliverables.
• Support staff development and professional growth.

Project Delivery

• Manage and oversee environmental, civil, geotechnical, hydrogeological, and related consulting projects.
• Lead the preparation and review of technical reports, proposals, budgets, and work plans.
• Coordinate field programs involving soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, vapour, and hazardous materials investigations.
• Analyze environmental and engineering data and develop practical recommendations for clients.
• Liaise with subcontractors, regulators, clients, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Provide clients with strategic guidance regarding regulatory requirements, permitting processes, and project risks.

Operational Leadership

• Support branch planning, resource allocation, and project forecasting.
• Work with senior leadership to achieve growth, utilization, and profitability objectives.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of Hive across Atlantic Canada.

WHY HIVE?

At Hive, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing Atlantic Canadian consulting firm. We provide our team members with the autonomy to lead, the support to succeed, and the opportunity to help shape the future of our organization.

If you're looking for a role where you can build relationships, grow a team, develop a business unit, and work on interesting projects that make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Hive offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Annual salary of $110,000-$150,000+ , depending on qualifications and experience
• Performance-based compensation opportunities
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid community volunteer hours
• Group medical and dental insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance
• Continuing education and professional development support
• Professional membership reimbursement
• RRSP matching program

HOW TO APPLY

Hive Engineering is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that excellent candidates may not meet every qualification listed above and encourage applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter through this posting or by email to ***email_hidden*** . We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.