CMT Project Manager I — Field & Lab Specialist

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

Job summary

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Staff Project Manager I to join our Chicago, IL field services team and advance in a dynamic work environment. The role supports projects through technical analysis, reporting, and coordination, both in the office and in the field.

Responsibilities include budgeting, invoicing, proposal preparation, and testing of soils, foundations, concrete, masonry, structural steel, and asphalt, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Ability to work in teams and independently.
• Developing project management and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of construction processes and materials behavior.

Responsibilities

• Supports management of construction materials testing projects, including reviewing daily field reports and assisting with issue resolution.
• Assists with project budgeting, invoicing, change orders, and collection efforts.
• Supports preparation of proposals and project documentation.
• Performs or assists with laboratory testing, soil classification, and materials evaluation.
• Supports and performs testing of soils, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, and asphalt.
• Reviews field reports and supports documentation of project data.
• Assists with training and coordination of field staff on assigned projects.
• Performs task-based work across various stages of the project lifecycle, from proposal through closeout.
• Communicates with project teams, contractors, and field personnel.
• Performs other technical and project support duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Project management basics

CMT principles

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering & Management

Materials Science Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Geology

Job description

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Staff Project Manager I to join our Chicago, IL field services team and advance in a dynamic work environment. The role supports projects through technical analysis, reporting, and coordination, both in the office and in the field.

Responsibilities include budgeting, invoicing, proposal preparation, and testing of soils, foundations, concrete, masonry, structural steel, and asphalt, with emphasis on