Construction Materials Department Manager
About The Position
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced leader to manage the construction materials testing (CMT) group in its Roanoke office. The CMT Department Manager leads the department’s operations, technical execution, and financial performance, and is accountable for project delivery, staff development, client satisfaction, and business growth. The role leads project managers, engineers, and technical staff in alignment with company standards, safety expectations, strategic objectives, and ECS Core Values. The manager directs and develops staff, oversees project quality and execution, manages departmental finances and operations, leads client relationships and business development, and promotes safety, compliance, and continuous improvement. The position also coordinates with office and company leadership to align department objectives, technical practices, and resource use.
Requirements
- At least 6 years of related experience.
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, or Geology.
- A valid driver’s license is required if driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary.
- Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Advanced understanding of engineering consulting operations and project execution.
- Strong financial acumen, including P&L, budgeting, forecasting, and KPIs.
- Ability to manage multiple teams, priorities, and deadlines.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
- Client-focused mindset with demonstrated business development success.
- Proficiency in construction materials testing principles and regional conditions.
- Ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing teams.
- For military qualifications, ranks E-6, E-7, O-2, or O-3 qualify if the education requirements are also met.
Nice To Haves
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license.
Responsibilities
- Directly lead engineers, Project Managers, technicians, and support staff.
- Manage performance, coaching, career development, succession planning, recruiting, hiring, and retention; develop future leaders and foster an accountable, collaborative team culture.
- Maintain a department structure aligned with workload, growth objectives, and service offerings; communicate and support implementation of branch, subsidiary, and corporate initiatives.
- Ensure quality, consistency, and technical excellence across department projects; oversee project execution through Project Managers and technical leaders and provide escalation support for complex or high-risk work.
- Ensure projects meet safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations; coordinate final technical reviews with Associate Principals or Principals when required.
- Maintain awareness of industry standards, codes, and best practices, and support improvements to technical practices and training programs.
- Coordinate with leadership on technical practices and resource utilization.
- Own department P&L performance, including revenue, margin, utilization, and backlog; develop and manage budgets and forecasts, monitor KPIs, and drive performance improvement.
- Oversee invoicing, collections, contract execution, staffing levels, and workload planning; ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and risk controls.
- Lead client relationship management and department growth strategy; develop new business and expand key client accounts.
- Oversee proposal development, pricing strategy, and scope definition; represent the firm in external meetings, networking, and industry engagement.
- Promote and enforce a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company procedures.
- Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement focused on safety, quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Collaborate with other departments and office leaders to share resources, expertise, and best practices; align department objectives with office, subsidiary, and company strategies.
- Participate in leadership meetings, company initiatives, and committees as requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
