Construction Materials Assistant Staff Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Greensboro, NC invites applications for a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager. You’ll learn under experienced professionals, assisting with field tasks and gradually taking on elements of project management.

No experience is required initially. A BS in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology is required, with the goal of pursuing professional licensure.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Eng, Construction Eng & Mgmt, Materials Science Eng, Architectural Eng, or Geology.
• Degree must allow future licensure (PE/PG).
• Valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Interest in project management and business development.
• Knowledge of CMT principles and ASTM standards.
• Ability to work with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Solid understanding of heavy construction safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with field tasks on CMT projects; some office work as you learn.
• Field testing of soils, aggregates, foundations, concrete, masonry, steel, asphalt, and fireproofing.
• Document site observations and results in daily reports using our CMT software.
• Coordinate with colleagues and clients and attend project meetings as needed.
• Learn soil classification concepts.

Skills

Communication

Project management interest

Client relations

CMT knowledge

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Written communication

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering and Management

Materials Science Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Geology

Job description

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our Greensboro team and advance in a dynamic work environment. No prior experience is needed, as 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

• 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

• No experience required.
• Bachelor of Science in any of the following: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology; Note: Construction Management degrees and certain Technology degrees may not be considered; Role requires a degree with the ability to obtain advanced licensure (Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), etc).
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.