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Technical Director

Lead the Science. Shape the Strategy. Elevate the Future of Pest Management.

For more than 135 years, Braman Termite amp; Pest Elimination Specialists has been protecting homes, businesses, and communities throughout Southern New England. Our success has been built on technical expertise, trusted relationships, innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

We are seeking an experienced Technical Director to serve as Braman's senior technical leader and help shape the future of our technical programs, training initiatives, service standards, and industry partnerships.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned pest management professional who wants to make a broader impact. The Technical Director will work closely with Executive Leadership and teams across Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Quality, and Training to ensure Braman continues delivering safe, effective, and science-based pest management solutions.

If you are passionate about technical excellence, developing people, solving complex challenges, and advancing the pest management industry, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

The Opportunity

The Technical Director is a key leadership role responsible for advancing Braman's technical capabilities and ensuring consistency, quality, and innovation across the organization.

As Braman's principal technical authority, you will provide expertise, guidance, and leadership across all aspects of pest management operations. You will influence strategy, develop people, support customers, and help drive continuous improvement throughout the company.

This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical knowledge with strong leadership skills and enjoys turning expertise into action.

What You'll Do

As Braman's Technical Director, you will provide strategic technical leadership across the organization, ensuring our teams have the expertise, standards, and support needed to deliver exceptional pest management solutions.

You will:

• Lead Braman's technical strategy by establishing standards, protocols, and best practices that drive consistent, science-based service delivery.
• Develop technical talent by leading training initiatives, mentoring our Training Supervisor, and strengthening technical capabilities throughout the organization.
• Ensure technical excellence and compliance by guiding regulatory requirements, quality standards, safety practices, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) initiatives.
• Drive innovation by evaluating emerging technologies, products, equipment, and industry advancements that improve customer outcomes and operational effectiveness.
• Partner across the business with Operations, Sales, Customer Service, Quality, and Executive Leadership to provide technical expertise and solve complex challenges.
• Support customer and business development initiatives through technical consultation, presentations, proposals, industry events, media opportunities, and key customer relationships.
• Represent Braman as a technical leader through industry partnerships, professional organizations, and community engagement.

What You Bring

We are looking for a collaborative technical leader who combines industry expertise with the ability to influence, mentor, and inspire others.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Entomology, Biology, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in the pest management industry.
• 5+ years of experience in technical leadership, training, quality assurance, operations, or regulatory functions.
• Demonstrated expertise in residential and commercial pest management.
• Strong knowledge of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles and pesticide regulations.
• Experience supporting regulated industries such as food processing, healthcare, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, education, or institutional environments preferred.
• Current pesticide applicator license appropriate for company operations, or the ability to obtain required licensing throughout Braman's service area.
• Industry certifications such as Associate Certified Entomologist (ACE), Board Certified Entomologist (BCE), or equivalent credentials preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.

Why Braman?

At Braman, technical excellence is not just part of our business—it is part of our identity.

Joining Braman means becoming part of a company with a long history, strong reputation, and a commitment to investing in our employees, customers, and future.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Influence the direction of a respected, growing organization.
• Develop the next generation of technical leaders.
• Strengthen service quality and customer confidence.
• Introduce innovative solutions that improve how we serve our customers.
• Work alongside a leadership team committed to continuous improvement.

Your expertise will not simply support a department—it will help shape how Braman delivers exceptional pest management solutions throughout Southern New England.

Work Environment amp; Travel

This position requires regular travel throughout Massachusetts, Connecticut, and southern New England to support branch locations, employees, customers, and business initiatives.

The Technical Director will work in a variety of environments, including residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, manufacturing, and food processing facilities.

Candidates should be comfortable conducting inspections, evaluating service environments, participating in field evaluations, and using required personal protective equipment as needed.

Occasional evening or weekend availability may be required based on customer needs, training initiatives, industry events, or urgent technical situations.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are an experienced pest management professional looking for an opportunity to lead, innovate, and influence an organization that values technical expertise, we invite you to apply.

Join Braman and help shape the future of professional pest management.