Branch Operations Manager

Where Experience Leads and Quality Sets the Standard

VANIR delivers premium exterior installations with an emphasis on siding excellence, durability, and customer peace of mind. Our processes are structured, our crews are held to high standards, and our projects are managed with professionalism from start to finish.

What you will do

• Operational Leadership: Lead Area Construction Managers and Field Managers to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and to Vanir quality standards while optimizing labor, materials, equipment, and crew productivity.
• Safety Management: Champion and enforce Vanir safety policies and OSHA requirements through jobsite audits, safety meetings, incident investigations, corrective actions, and proper safety equipment management.
• Performance Management: Supervise, coach, and develop field leadership through performance evaluations, ongoing feedback, training, succession planning, and appropriate corrective action.
• Financial Performance: Monitor job profitability, labor and material costs, operational expenses, job costing, and production reporting while identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve margins.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain installation and craftsmanship standards through quality-control inspections, punch-list resolution, manufacturer and warranty compliance, and strong relationships with customers, trade partners, and suppliers.

What We Are Looking For

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree in construction management, business, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum seven to ten (7–10) years of experience in exterior construction / siding installation.
• At least five (5) years of progressive leadership experience managing multiple crews or projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing 15+ direct and indirect reports.
• Strong knowledge of exterior cladding systems, installation methods, building codes, and OSHA construction safety requirements.
• Proficient in reading blueprints, specifications, and installation diagrams.
• Proficient with Vanir systems, Google Suite, construction management software, project scheduling, and resource planning tools.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive operational improvements.

Preferred:

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Previous experience in residential construction or an installed-sales environment.
• Knowledge of lean construction principles and continuous-improvement methodologies.
• Experience with vinyl, fiber cement, and other exterior cladding products.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills.

Why Vanir?

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Employer paid medical and dental insurance
• 401k with Company Match: Invest in your future self
• Compensation for this role is aligned with comparable positions and reflects experience, skills, and responsibilities.
• PTO: Accrual up to 2 weeks paid vacation and 10 paid holidays upon hire
• Career Development- On the job training and advancement opportunities

Ready to be on our team?

VANIR sets the bar for exterior siding projects across the Carolinas and Georgia - and we work with leaders who respect craftsmanship, safety, and accountability. If that is you, we would love to connect. Apply today!