Construction Materials Assistant Staff Professional

ECS Group of Companies; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Greensboro, NC seeks a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Professional to learn on the job under experienced mentors. This entry‑level role offers field work alongside the team and exposure to early stages of project management.

You will assist with field tasks, document observations, and grow toward certification opportunities while developing safety practices and client communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience conducting construction materials testing in the field or a lab, or 2 years of relevant experience with a degree.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with field tasks supporting various construction materials testing projects; some office work as you learn about the life cycle of the project.
• Field testing of materials including soils and aggregate, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt pavement, and fireproofing.
• Document site observations and results in daily reports using proprietary software for CMT projects.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and clients, including keeping the project team informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested on project sites.
• Begin to learn how to classify soil.

Skills

Field tasks

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

BS in Engineering/Earth Sciences (preferred)

Job description

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Professional to join our Greensboro team and advance in a dynamic work environment. In this role, you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks, including field work alongside other staff members and the early stages of project management.

Responsibilities

• Assisting staff with field tasks supporting various construction materials testing projects; Some office work may be performed as you begin to learn about the life cycle of the project.
• Field testing of materials including soils and aggregate, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt pavement, and fireproofing.
• Document site observations and results in daily reports using proprietary software for construction materials testing (CMT) projects.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and clients, including keeping entire project team informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested on project sites; May require attending project meetings as requested.
• Begin to learn how to classify soil.

Career Development

As Your Experience Grows, ECS Will

• Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience conducting construction materials testing in the field or a lab, or 2 years of relevant experience with a degree.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

Military Qualifications

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

• E-5

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), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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. To learn more, click here.