About this role
Responsibilities
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced leader to manage our construction materials testing group in our Pittsburgh, PA office. As our Construction Materials Department Manager, you will oversee Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, field/lab technicians, project deliverables, quality control and contribute to business growth.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the full lifecycle of field services engineering projects and laboratory operations
- Lead a team of CMT engineers, project managers, and technicians
- Ensure projects adhere to CMT engineering best practices, safety standards and quality control procedures
- Perform technical review of proposals, reports and calculations
- Track department budget, revenue, forecasts and financial performance
- Set goals for the CMT/Field Services group and develop staff skills through training initiatives
- Assist senior staff with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement
- Promote company values, positive culture and high employee engagement
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Qualifications
Required Experience and Skills:
- 6-8+ years of related engineering experience, including conducting laboratory testing, construction observation, field quality assurance testing, site grading and supervising construction materials testing
- Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills
- Strong technical knowledge of testing procedures and specifications
- Experience with budgets, forecasts and financial management
Required Education and Certifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university
Preferred Education and Certifications:
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university
About Us
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We 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). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
Other facts
About ECS Ltd
ECS Group of Companies is a Chantilly, VA-based consulting engineering firm. Organizationally we have 100+ offices and more than 3,000 employees in operating subsidiaries. Subsidiaries and their headquarter offices include:
- ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC [Chantilly, VA];
- ECS Midwest, LLC [Chicago, IL];
- ECS Southeast, LLP [Raleigh, NC];
- ECS Florida, LLC [Orlando, FL];
- ECS Southwest, LLP [Dallas, TX];
- ECS Pacific, Inc. [Walnut Creek, CA];
- ECS Group of Companies [Chantilly, VA - provides administrative/support services to all operating subsidiaries].
Founded in 1988, ECS is an employee-owned corporation committed to providing high quality, innovative services. The professional staff at ECS delivers value-added solutions through our core service lines: Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Construction Materials Testing/Inspection, and Facilities Engineering and Consulting.
'Setting the Standard for Service’ is our corporate philosophy that permeates everything we do. We embrace providing services on time and under budget while adding value to our clients. Our goal is to provide high-quality engineering and related services; and to be recognized by our clients and colleagues for our innovative ideas, responsiveness and value. Our high repeat business volume, recommendations from our clients and professional associates are all measures of our commitment to the industry we proudly serve. At ECS, it’s not just about getting the job done – it’s about getting the job done right.
Talent acquisition at ECS receives strategic focus. We keep our career center current and up-to-date! So if you are looking for a new career opportunity or know someone who is, please visit www.ecslimited.com and submit your resume through our career center for review by our dedicated recruiting team.
What you'll do
- The Construction Materials Department Manager will manage the lifecycle of field services engineering projects and laboratory operations while leading a team of engineers and technicians. Responsibilities also include ensuring adherence to safety standards and quality control procedures, as well as contributing to business growth.
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