Branch Manager - North Atlanta
Description
Job Title: Branch Manager
Brand: ServiceMaster
Location: North Atlanta, GA
Business Type: Residential & Commercial Restoration and Reconstruction
Reports To: Regional Manager
Position Summary
The Branch Manager is responsible for launching, leading, and growing a newly opened ServiceMaster restoration and reconstruction branch serving the North Atlanta market. This role has full accountability for operational excellence, financial performance, and market development, with a strong emphasis on insurance carrier–driven work. The Branch Manager will ensure strict adherence to ServiceMaster brand standards, carrier program requirements, and industry best practices while delivering high-quality mitigation and reconstruction services to both residential and commercial clients.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Service Execution
- Direct all branch operations including water, fire, mold, storm, and specialty restoration services, as well as reconstruction projects.
- Ensure rapid, professional emergency response consistent with ServiceMaster brand expectations and carrier service level agreements (SLAs).
- Enforce ServiceMaster operating procedures, quality assurance standards, and documentation requirements.
- Oversee project lifecycle management from first notice of loss through final completion, ensuring schedule adherence, scope accuracy, and cost control.
Insurance Carrier & Program Management
- Manage day-to-day performance within carrier programs, including compliance with estimating guidelines, pricing, documentation, and cycle times.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for insurance adjusters, carrier representatives, and third-party administrators.
- Ensure estimates, supplements, and invoicing are accurate, timely, and aligned with carrier expectations and ServiceMaster protocols.
- Monitor KPIs tied to carrier scorecards and implement corrective actions as needed.
Financial & P&L Accountability
- Own branch P&L performance, including revenue growth, gross margin, labor efficiency, and overhead control.
- Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and production targets.
- Review job costing and financial reports regularly to ensure profitability across mitigation and reconstruction services.
- Drive disciplined collections and cash flow management in coordination with corporate and carrier billing requirements.
Leadership & Team Development
- Recruit, hire, train, and retain high-performing staff including project managers, estimators, technicians, and administrative personnel.
- Ensure all field and office staff are trained in ServiceMaster standards, carrier requirements, and customer service expectations.
- Establish clear performance expectations and conduct regular coaching and performance reviews.
- Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, safety, and continuous improvement.
Sales, Marketing & Relationship Management
- Execute a carrier-centric business development strategy focused on adjuster relationships, program performance, and referral consistency.
- Maintain strong relationships with local and regional insurance adjusters, agents, property managers, and commercial accounts.
- Support ServiceMaster national account initiatives and regional marketing efforts.
- Represent the brand professionally within the Savannah and coastal Georgia market.
Customer Experience & Quality Assurance
- Ensure exceptional customer service throughout the claims and reconstruction process.
- Proactively resolve customer concerns, complaints, and escalations to protect carrier relationships and brand reputation.
- Monitor customer satisfaction metrics and implement improvements where necessary.
Compliance, Safety & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with all ServiceMaster franchise requirements, carrier program standards, and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Enforce OSHA compliance, safety training, and loss prevention programs across all job sites.
- Maintain required licensing, certifications, and insurance coverage.
- Manage subcontractor performance, contracts, and compliance.
Qualifications
Required
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in restoration and/or construction operations with leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience managing insurance carrier–driven restoration work.
- Strong understanding of Xactimate estimating, job costing, and insurance claims workflows.
- Proven ability to manage branch-level P&L and operational performance.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Preferred
- Prior experience within the ServiceMaster system or a similar national restoration franchise.
- IICRC certifications (WRT, ASD, AMRT, FSRT) or ability to obtain promptly.
- Experience managing residential and commercial reconstruction projects.
Work Environment & Availability
- On-call availability for emergency response, including nights, weekends, and severe weather events.
- Regular field presence at job sites and meetings with carrier partners.
- Occasional travel for ServiceMaster training, regional meetings, or disaster response.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary with performance-based incentive compensation.
- Benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.
- Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, phone, and necessary tools.
All candidates must successfully complete a background and drug screening. All candidates must have a valid drivers license and clean Motor Vehicle Record.