Construction Materials Assistant Staff Project Manager

ECS Limited • Johnstown, PA

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About The Position

ECS Limited is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager for its Johnstown team. The role performs field and project-support work on construction materials testing projects under the direction of more senior staff. It is primarily field-based and provides foundational experience in construction observation, materials testing, and project workflows. The successful candidate develops technical, consulting, and project-management skills while maintaining a positive customer-service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values. As experience grows, the role may include limited office work and broader project-lifecycle support.

ECS supports employees’ professional growth through internal and external training programs and certification opportunities. ECS is an employee-owned consulting company founded in 1988, with more than 3,200 employees across 125 offices and testing facilities. It provides geotechnical, construction materials, environmental, and building science and infrastructure consulting services.

Requirements

• No related experience required (0 years).
• Bachelor of Science in one of the following fields: 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 any 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.
• For the military qualification pathway, the US Military rank of E-5 qualifies only if the education and license requirements are also met.

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.

Benefits

• Professional skills development and advancement support.
• Participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.
• Employee ownership.

What This Job Offers

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