CMT Department Lead: Growth, Ops & P&L (Houston)

ECS Ltd; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an experienced leader to manage our construction materials testing group in Houston. The CMT Department Manager leads operations, technical execution, and financial performance of the CMT department, aligning with safety expectations and strategic objectives.

The role directs project managers, engineers, and staff, while driving client satisfaction, staff development, and business growth in line with ECS Core Values.

Qualifications

• 6 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's and/or Master's of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, or Geology.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) license preferred.
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced understanding of engineering consulting operations and project execution.
• Strong financial acumen (P&L, budgeting, forecasting, KPIs).
• Ability to manage multiple teams, priorities, and deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability.
• Client-focused mindset with demonstrated business development success.
• Proficiency in construction materials testing principles and regional conditions.
• Ability to build, lead, and scale high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Directly leads engineers, Project Managers, technicians, and support staff.
• Owns performance management, coaching, career development, and succession planning.
• Builds a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative team culture.
• Leads recruiting, hiring, and retention strategies.
• Develops future leaders.
• Builds and maintains an effective department structure aligned with workload, growth objectives, and service offerings.
• Communicates branch, subsidiary, and corporate initiatives to staff and supports their implementation locally.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial acumen

Project execution

Business development

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering and Management

Materials Science Engineering

Geology

Professional Engineer license preferred

Job description

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an experienced leader to manage our construction materials testing group in Houston. The CMT Department Manager leads operations, technical execution, and financial performance of the CMT department, aligning with safety expectations and strategic objectives.

The role directs project managers, engineers, and staff, while driving client satisfaction, staff development, and business growth in line with ECS Core Values.