CMT Senior Principal

ECS Group of Companies; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Auburn, Alabama seeks an experienced Construction Materials Testing Senior Principal Engineer to lead technical governance and drive client development for a regional or national CMT practice. The role ensures quality, growth, and strategic direction while mentoring senior staff and aligning with ECS Core Values.

The Senior Principal operates as a subject matter expert, guiding reports, industry standards, and business development efforts to advance the CMT practice

Qualifications

• 20 years of related experience with a professional engineering or geology license per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
• Or, 24 years of related experience with certifications per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
• High school diploma or GED required with BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering or Geology preferred
• Maintains licenses/certifications as necessary per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
• Expert-level technical expertise in construction materials testing and ASTM standards
• Advanced leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities
• Proven success in business development and market expansion
• Deep understanding of construction practices, materials performance, and industry trends
• Ability to perform final technical review of complex deliverables
• Strong communication and ability to influence at executive and industry levels
• Ability to mentor senior technical and operational leaders
• Strong financial and operational awareness
• Ability to represent the organization publicly and professionally
• Completion of professional training programs as required in the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver\'s license is required

Responsibilities

• Provides regional and enterprise-level technical oversight for CMT projects
• Performs final technical review and approval of complex reports and deliverables
• Ensures quality, consistency, and technical excellence across the practice
• Provides mentorship to Principals, Associate Principals, and senior staff
• Leads high-level client engagements and serves as the primary contact for key clients
• Drives business development and identifies new market opportunities
• Participates in leadership governance, including promotion and review committees
• Supports executive leadership in strategic planning and decision-making
• Provides guidance on regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices
• Represents the organization at conferences, professional organizations, and public forums
• Supports recruiting, workforce development, and succession planning
• Performs other executive-level technical and leadership responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Client engagement

ASTM standards

PE license

Business development

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Communication

Governance

Executive influence

Education

BS in Civil Engineering or Geology

Professional Engineering or Geology license

Tools

PE license

Job description

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Principal Engineer to join our Auburn field services team in a dynamic work environment. The Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Principal serves as the highest level of technical and business leadership within the CMT practice, providing strategic oversight, technical governance, and client development at a regional or national level. This role is responsible for ensuring the overall quality, performance, and growth of the practice while mentoring senior leaders and supporting organizational strategy. The CMT Senior Principal operates as a subject matter expert, industry leader, and trusted advisor while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Provides regional and enterprise-level technical oversight for CMT projects
• Performs final technical review and approval of complex reports and deliverables
• Ensures quality, consistency, and technical excellence across the practice
• Provides mentorship to Principals, Associate Principals, and senior staff
• Leads high-level client engagements and serves as the primary contact for key clients
• Drives business development and identifies new market opportunities
• Participates in leadership governance, including promotion and review committees
• Supports executive leadership in strategic planning and decision-making
• Provides guidance on regulatory changes, industry trends, and best practices
• Represents the organization at conferences, professional organizations, and public forums
• Supports recruiting, workforce development, and succession planning
• Performs other executive-level technical and leadership responsibilities as assigned

Career Development

• As your experience with us grows, ECS will provide you with opportunities to build and grow your department, office, and the organization through professional training programs.

Required Qualifications

• 20 years of related experience with a professional engineering or geology license per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
  • Or, 24 years of related experience with certifications per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
• High school diploma or GED required
  • Bachelor of Science in any of the multi-disciplined Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Geology is preferred
• Per the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures, maintain licenses and/or certifications as necessary for the work performed or managed
• Expert-level technical expertise in construction materials testing and ASTM standards
• Advanced leadership and strategic decision-making capabilities
• Proven success in business development and market expansion
• Deep understanding of construction practices, materials performance, and industry trends
• Ability to perform final technical review of complex deliverables
• Strong communication and ability to influence at executive and industry levels
• Ability to mentor senior technical and operational leaders
• Strong financial and operational awareness
• Ability to represent the organization publicly and professionally
• Completion of professional training programs as required in the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
  • E-8+

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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.