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Assistant Branch Manager

Barnhart
Forest, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/7/2026

Position Summary: The Assistant Branch Manager supports the Branch Manager in leading overall branch operations, including people leadership, scheduling, financial performance, safety, and customer service. This role is both analytical and hands-on, with a clear growth path toward becoming a Branch Manager within approximately two years based on performance and business needs. You will collaborate closely with sales, project management, engineering, operations, and administrative teams to ensure efficient, safe, and profitable branch performance.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Support

  • Promote Barnhart’s “One Team” culture and Servant Leadership values.
  • Support and help lead a cross-functional team, including sales, operations, project managers, mechanics, and administrative staff.
  • Assist with setting goals, expectations, and performance metrics.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative, and safety-focused work environment.

Operational Support

  • Help oversee daily scheduling of crews, equipment, and resources.
  • Support project planning and execution to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within scope.
  • Work with field operations, dispatch, and engineering to solve problems and improve workflow.

Financial & Business Performance

  • Review and understand branch financials (P&L, budgeting, job costing).
  • Assist in identifying opportunities to improve branch performance, efficiency, and resource utilization.
  • Support forecasting, pricing discipline, and general business planning.

Customer & Sales Support

  • Help maintain strong relationships with customers and partners.
  • Support sales initiatives, including bid reviews and project coordination.
  • Assist in resolving customer issues and ensuring high-quality service.

Safety Leadership

  • Model a Safety-First mindset at all times.
  • Participate in safety meetings, incident follow-ups, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Ensure team adherence to company and industry safety standards.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience.
  • 3 years of leadership or operations experience (construction, industrial services, equipment rental, logistics, or similar).
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Financial literacy and comfort working with operational metrics.
  • Commitment to jobsite and workplace safety.

Barnhart Offers:

Ownership Compensation through a pay for performance structure, with:

  • Competitive salary and performance bonus
  • Paid time off and other benefits
  • Deferred Compensation program that shares the Branches Earnings
  • Barnhart CARES family care and community service opportunities

Benefits:

  • $1 for $1 match on 401(k), capped at 10% of Pay
  • Company Vehicle
  • Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holidays, Long and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and other benefits that will be discussed in more detail during your interview process

PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world.

MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry.

NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development.

CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hardworking people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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