Construction Materials Assistant Staff Project Manager

ECS Ltd • Charlotte, NC

10h • Hybrid

About The Position

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager to join their Charlotte team and advance in a dynamic work environment. No prior experience is needed, as you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks, including field work alongside other staff members and the early stages of project management. ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, ECS is a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. The company is employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025).

Requirements

• No experience required
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology
• Ability to obtain advanced licensure (Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), etc)
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development
• Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing)
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures
• US Military rank E-5 (if also meeting education and licenses requirements)

Responsibilities

• Assisting staff with field tasks supporting various construction materials testing projects
• Performing some office work to learn about the life cycle of the project
• Field testing of materials including soils and aggregate, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt pavement, and fireproofing
• Documenting site observations and results in daily reports using proprietary software for construction materials testing (CMT) projects
• Interacting and collaborating with colleagues and clients, including keeping entire project team informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested on project sites
• Attending project meetings as requested
• Beginning to learn how to classify soil

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level