Construction Materials Senior Project Professional

ECS Ltd•North Augusta, SC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Professional to join their North Augusta field services team and advance in a dynamic work environment. In this role, you’ll successfully manage a variety of projects and collaborate with project teams from senior engineers to field staff to meet project deadlines. As experience grows, ECS will support professional skills enhancement with the potential for additional mentoring, leadership, and advanced certifications. 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. They are 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). ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
10 years of relevant experience conducting construction materials testing in the field or a lab, or 6-8 years of relevant experience with a degree
Must have valid driver's license and insurance if driving on behalf of ECS
Interest in project management, consulting, and business development
Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing)
Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures
Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards
Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors
US Military ranks E-6/E-7 will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or a related field

Responsibilities

Tasks supporting the management of construction materials testing projects, including daily report review, collaborating with project teams, providing resolutions of technical and administrative issues as they arise, and training field staff on your projects.
Manage and oversee project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist with collection efforts.
Oversee the preparation and review of proposals and change orders for your projects; Host or attend project meetings with clients and follow up on reports as needed.
Perform soil classifications and assign laboratory testing.
Actively mentor junior project managers and support overall development of your team, including collaborating with other managers and internal recruiters to make staffing decisions.