Construction Materials Assistant Staff Professional

ECS Group of Companies

Williamsburg (VA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Williamsburg is seeking a Construction Materials Assistant Staff Professional. The role includes supporting field and office tasks in materials testing while learning about project management. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This entry-level position supports professional skill development in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

4 years of relevant experience in construction materials testing or 2 years with a degree.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
Strong communication skills in speaking, reading, and writing.

Responsibilities

Assist staff with field tasks supporting construction materials testing projects.
Perform field testing of materials including soils and aggregates.
Document site observations and results in reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of heavy construction safety

Interest in project management

Education

High school diploma or GED; Bachelor's in related field preferred

Tools

Proprietary software for construction materials testing

Job description

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What You'll Do

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Professional to join our Williamsburg 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.

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

What We're Looking For

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.

Who We Are

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 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2025). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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