Subsidiary Director of NDT

ECS Ltd•Chantilly, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Subsidiary Director of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) provides strategic, technical, and operational leadership for the NDT practice across the subsidiary. This role is responsible for the growth, quality, and consistency of NDT services, including technical standards, staff development, financial performance, and client relationships. The Subsidiary Director works closely with Department Managers, Branch Managers, technical leaders, and executive leadership to drive business performance, ensure excellence in service delivery, and position the organization as a market leader in non-destructive testing while demonstrating ECS Core Values.

Requirements

12 years of related experience
High school diploma or GED required
Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering preferred
Maintain basic, multi-method Level II certifications and one advanced NDT method
Obtain an external certification, such as AWS CWI or API 653, or a certification as an ASNT Level III
Obtain any additional certifications based on the service line needs.
If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
Experience managing multiple teams, departments, or offices
Proven leadership in operations, business development, and technical delivery
Experience overseeing multi-office or regional operations
Established reputation in geotechnical engineering and client development
Strong strategic leadership and business acumen
Advanced understanding of NDT services, inspection methodologies, and industry standards
Ability to lead leaders (Department Managers, Senior PMs, Technical Leads)
Strong financial expertise (multi-unit P&L, forecasting, performance metrics)
Proven business development and market expansion capabilities
Deep technical understanding of NDT techniques (UT, RT, MT, PT, VT, etc.)
Ability to standardize processes and scale operations across teams
Excellent communication, influence, and decision-making skills
Ability to build and grow high-performing teams
E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3 US Military ranks will qualify if they also meet education, certification, and licenses requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

Defines and executes strategy for the NDT practice across the region
Aligns practice goals with company objectives and market opportunities
Identifies growth opportunities and expands service offerings
Establishes best practices, procedures, and consistency across departments
Leads and develops Department Managers and senior staff
Provides coaching, mentorship, and leadership oversight
Drives accountability for departmental performance and results
Builds leadership bench strength and succession planning
Ensures technical consistency and quality across all NDT services
Establishes and enforces inspection methodologies and standards
Partners with senior technical leaders on quality control and certification requirements
Supports resolution of complex technical or inspection challenges
Oversees financial performance across multiple departments (revenue, margins, utilization, backlog)
Develops and manages practice budgets and forecasts
Monitors KPIs and drives operational performance improvement
Ensures effective staffing and resource allocation
Supports pricing strategies, proposals, and profitability
Leads strategic client relationships and major accounts
Drives market presence and competitive positioning of NDT services
Supports major pursuits, proposals, and contract negotiations
Expands the client base and strengthens long-term partnerships
Collaborates with other service line leaders (Geotechnical, CMT, etc.)
Integrates NDT services into multidisciplinary projects
Supports enterprise-level strategy and growth initiatives
Represents NDT services in leadership and executive forums
Promotes and enforces a strong safety culture across all operations
Ensures compliance with applicable codes, standards, and certifications
Manages operational and project risk across the practice
Drives continuous improvement in quality and operational performance