CMT Project Manager I — Field & Lab Coordination

Engineering Consulting Service; Buffalo Grove, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Buffalo Grove, IL, is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Staff Project Manager I to support materials testing projects through technical analysis, reporting, and coordination in a mixed office/field environment.

You will assist with budgeting, invoicing, change orders, and documentation; contribute to proposals and project documentation, and perform testing of soils and construction materials as part of project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Construction Eng & Management, Materials Science, Architectural Eng, or Geology.
• License not required to progress; driving may require a valid license for ECS assignments.
• Strong communication skills (verbal & written) and teamwork ability.
• Developing project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports management of CMT projects, reviews daily field reports, and assists with issue resolution.
• Assists with budgeting, invoicing, change orders, and collections.
• Supports preparation of proposals and project documentation.
• Performs or assists with laboratory testing, soil classification, and materials evaluation.
• Supports testing of soils, foundations, concrete, masonry, steel, fireproofing, and asphalt.
• Reviews field reports and documents project data.
• Assists with training and coordination of field staff.
• Performs task-based work across project lifecycle from proposal through closeout.
• Communicates with project teams, contractors, and field personnel.

Skills

Strong communication

Dependable, detail-oriented

Teamwork & independence

CMT principles knowledge

ASTM standards knowledge

PM & organizational skills

Basic construction/materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil/Construction Eng or related

Job description

ECS Limited in Buffalo Grove, IL, is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Staff Project Manager I to support materials testing projects through technical analysis, reporting, and coordination in a mixed office/field environment.

You will assist with budgeting, invoicing, change orders, and documentation; contribute to proposals and project documentation, and perform testing of soils and construction materials as part of project execution.