About this role
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.
Responsibilities
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Washington, D.C. office. As the Group Manager, you will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.
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
Qualifications
Required Experience & Skills:
- 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.
Required Education & Certifications:
- BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Preferred Education & Certifications:
- MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
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 Group Manager will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the Washington, D.C. office. Responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary engineering projects, ensuring quality control, and pursuing new business opportunities.
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