Branch Director

PULLMAN, a Structural Group Company, integrates technology-driven, engineered solutions into its industry-leading contracting services. PULLMAN’s capabilities include specialty design-build services for new and existing structures, as well as a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services. With offices located throughout Canada, and as a signatory to local, national, and international labor union agreements, PULLMAN has the track record and the experience to meet our customers’ specialty contracting needs.

Branch Director – Chicago, ILBuild a Career That Makes Structures Stronger and Last Longer At PULLMAN, we don’t just repair infrastructure. As the nation’s premier specialty union contractor, we handle the complex restoration projects others can’t touch.

We are searching for a Branch Director to lead our Chicago operations. This is a legacy-defining opportunity for a motivated construction professional to run a local self-performing operation backed by an unmatched national reputation.

Position Summary As Branch Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for PULLMAN’s Chicago branch while driving business growth, operational excellence, safety, profitability, and employee development throughout the region.

This role is ideal for a proven construction leader with deep expertise in concrete repair and masonry restoration, strong experience managing union labor environments, and a successful track record leading large-scale self-performed restoration operations.

The Branch Director will oversee branch operations including project execution, financial performance, estimating, business development, workforce planning, and leadership development while maintaining strong relationships with clients, labor partners, and internal teams.

Responsibilities Lead all branch operations including project management, field operations, estimating, business development, and financial performance

Drive branch profitability through strategic planning, forecasting, and operational execution

Oversee complex self-performed restoration and rehabilitation projects including:

Structural concrete repair

Masonry restoration

Waterproofing

Structural strengthening

Building envelope restoration

Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, consultants, general contractors, and union partners

Ensure the highest standards of safety, quality control, and operational excellence across all projects

Mentor and develop Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineers, and emerging leaders within the organization

Partner with estimating and business development teams to pursue and secure new work opportunities

Lead workforce planning and resource allocation to support regional growth objectives

Evaluate project risk, contract exposure, and overall branch performance metrics

Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture focused on accountability, leadership development, and continuous improvement Qualifications
15+ years of construction leadership experience within the restoration, specialty contracting, or heavy civil industry

Strong background in:

Concrete restoration

Masonry restoration

Waterproofing

Structural strengthening

Specialty rehabilitation projects

Previous experience managing operations within a union construction environment

Demonstrated success leading large self-performed construction teams and multi-million-dollar project portfolios

Proven experience with branch-level financial oversight including P&L responsibility, forecasting, budgeting, and operational planning

Strong business development and client relationship management experience

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field preferred

Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

Ability to build trust, mentor teams, and drive accountability across all levels of the organization

What We Offer PULLMAN is proud of a company culture that promotes safety, quality, innovation, and career growth. We offer:

Competitive base salary + performance incentives

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition reimbursement

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