CMT Senior Project Engineer

ECS Southeast, LLP; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Greensboro, NC is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion. You will oversee budgets, schedules, invoicing, and client communication, ensuring high-quality deliverables.

Qualified candidates will hold a BS in a relevant field, a PE license in required states, and proven leadership in project management and business development within a consulting environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in civil/construction materials testing and project leadership.
• PE license required in each state of work.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Experience with budgets, invoicing, and client relations.
• Proficiency with ASTM standards and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion.
• Ensure all tasks from proposal through invoicing are completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee daily report review and resolve technical/administrative issues.
• Manage project budgets, invoicing, pay applications, and collections.
• Prepare and review proposals and change orders.
• Serve as primary client contact and project liaison.
• Present findings in project meetings and resolve issues.
• Provide technical oversight for testing activities and deliverables.
• Mentor junior staff and develop project managers.
• Support staffing decisions and resource allocation across projects.
• Market services and develop client relationships.
• Perform other project management and leadership duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Civil engineering

Geology

P.E. license

Materials testing

ASTM standards

Construction materials testing软件

Budget management

Business development

Driving license

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology

Tools

Construction materials testing software

Job description

Responsibilities

• Leads and manages construction materials testing projects from proposal through completion


• Ensures all project tasks-from proposal through final invoicing-are completed accurately and on time


• Oversees daily report review and resolves technical and administrative issues


• Manages project budgets, invoicing, pay applications, and collections


• Prepares and reviews proposals and change orders


• Serves as primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders


• Hosts and participates in project meetings to present findings and resolve issues


• Provides technical oversight for testing activities and ensures quality deliverables


• Mentors and develops junior staff, technicians, and project managers


• Supports staffing decisions and resource allocation across projects


• Markets, services, and develops new and existing client relationships


• Performs other project management and leadership responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience


• Bachelor of Science in any of the multi-disciplined Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Geology


• A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work


• Additional licensure or certifications may be required depending on the type of work performed


• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required


• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)


• Advanced project management and consulting skills


• Strong business development and client relationship skills


• Extensive knowledge of construction materials testing principles and applications


• Strong working knowledge of construction materials testing and ASTM standards


• Proficiency with construction materials testing software


• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities


• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a consulting environment


• Ability to mentor and develop staff

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-7

About Us

• 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 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.


• ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.