Construction Materials Assistant Staff Project Manager
About The Position
ECS Limited is hiring a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager for its Philadelphia team. The role supports construction materials testing projects under the direction of more senior staff and is primarily field-based, with foundational experience in construction observation, materials testing, and project workflows. The position develops technical, consulting, and project management skills while emphasizing customer service and ECS Core Values. As experience develops, the role also includes limited office work and project lifecycle support. ECS supports career development through professional skills advancement, internal and external training programs, and certification opportunities.
Requirements
- No related experience required (0 years).
- Bachelor of Science in one of the following: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology.
- A valid driver's license is required if driving for or on behalf of an ECS subsidiary.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented work ethic.
- Ability to work effectively both in teams and independently.
- Developing basic understanding of construction materials testing principles.
- Limited knowledge of ASTM standards and testing procedures.
- Interest in project management and consulting environments.
- Ability to document and communicate field observations clearly.
Responsibilities
- Assist with field tasks supporting construction materials testing projects.
- Perform construction observation and testing activities with guidance from senior staff.
- Document site conditions and testing results in daily field reports.
- Communicate changes in site conditions or additional testing needs to project staff.
- Interact with contractors, technicians, and project team members at job sites.
- Participate in project meetings with senior staff as requested.
- Begin learning soil classification and testing methods.
- Perform testing on soils, aggregates, foundations, concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt, and fireproofing with limited supervision.
- Assist with preparation of calculations, reports, and project documentation.
- Support project lifecycle activities, including limited office work as experience develops.
- Perform other field and project support duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
