Construction Materials Senior Project Professional

Engineering Consulting Service; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Project Professional in Construction Materials Testing. In this dynamic role, you will lead various projects, manage budgets, and mentor junior staff while collaborating with seasoned engineers and field teams. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth, with support for further certifications and leadership development. As a leader in engineering consulting, the firm values its employees and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and retirement plans. If you are passionate about project management and construction, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

College Savings Plans

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in construction materials testing or 6-8 years with a degree.
• Valid driver's license required for driving on behalf of the company.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction materials testing projects and oversee project budgets.
• Mentor junior project managers and support team development.

Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Construction Materials Testing

Problem Solving

Mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor in Earth Sciences

Bachelor in Engineering Technology

Job description

What You'll Do

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Professional to join our York 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.

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.

Career Development

• As your experience grows, ECS will support you in enhancing your professional skills with the potential for additional mentoring, leadership, and advanced certifications.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 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.

Who We Are

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 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024).

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.