Group Manager

ECS Ltd•Chantilly, VA

About The Position

As a Group Manager, you strive to lead both your team and your profits. You have extensive experience both out on the field as well as handling the “business” side of geotechnical engineering. Engineers, technicians, and project managers look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself – but bring others along with you. You are extremely hard working and strive to ensure that your team delivers the best quality. You get the “big” picture and want to contribute accordingly – and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want. ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Chantilly, VA office. As the Group Manager, you will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.

Requirements

8+ years of technical and managerial experience.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate.
BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

Nice To Haves

MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials projects.
Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained.
Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.
Overseeing Teams C (Loudoun) and E (Winchester) in both the Chantilly and Winchester satellite offices
Principal designation or ability to obtain designation as an ECS principal within 12 months