Construction Materials Associate Principal

Engineering Consulting Services; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Construction Materials Testing Associate Principal to join their dynamic team in Pittsburgh. This role offers the opportunity to lead various projects, ensuring quality and performance while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships. With a focus on career development, the company supports employees in advancing their skills and obtaining advanced certifications. If you are a driven professional with strong leadership and communication skills, this position will allow you to make a significant impact in the field of construction materials testing.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in construction materials testing and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CMT projects, review reports, and manage department P&L.
• Mentor junior project managers and collaborate on staffing decisions.

Skills

Marketing Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Technical Competence

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Job description

What You'll Do

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Associate Principal to join our Pittsburgh field services team in a dynamic work environment. In this role, you’ll be primarily responsible for the quality and supervision of performance on a variety of projects and will consult with clients and project teams to ensure project goals and deadlines from proposal to final review are met.

Responsibilities

• Oversee various CMT projects, review technical report reviews, prepare and review proposals, and assist with management of your department and P&L.
• Provide technical expertise and support CMT staff through mentorship, training, and development.
• Actively mentor junior project managers and support overall development of your team, including collaborating with other managers and internal recruiters to make staffing decisions.
• Host or attend project meetings with clients and provide technical resolutions of issues as requested.
• Successfully market our services while establishing new and maintaining existing client relationships.

Career Development

• As your experience with us grows, ECS will support you in advancing in your career with the potential for advanced certifications and reviewer status with additional benefits.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• A minimum of 8 full years of relevant experience, to include drafting, reviewing, and approving technical reports.
• Professional licensure including Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG).
• Must have designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm; detailed information on ECS’ senior reviewer policy may be shared at time of interview or offer.
• Maintain all necessary licenses and certifications for compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance if driving on behalf of ECS.
• Strong marketing skills with the ability to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Demonstrated technical competence, leadership, safety, and professionalism.
• Expert knowledge of CMT principles, applications, and ASTM laboratory standards.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.