Construction Materials Department Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited, a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and building science services, seeks an experienced Construction Materials Department Manager in our Columbus office. You will oversee CMT operations, field and lab technicians, and project deliverables while driving quality control and business growth.

Responsibilities include managing field services projects, leading a multidisciplinary team, ensuring safety and best practices, and overseeing budgets and forecasts.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited college/university required.
• 6–8+ years of related engineering experience in CMT, field, and lab operations.
• Strong leadership, communication and project-management skills.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of field services engineering projects and laboratory operations.
• Lead a team of CMT engineers, project managers, and technicians.
• Ensure projects adhere to CMT engineering best practices, safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Perform technical reviews of proposals, reports and calculations.
• Track department budget, revenue, forecasts and financial performance.
• Set goals for the CMT/Field Services group and develop staff skills through training.
• Assist senior staff with business development through community involvement and client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Quality Control

Budgeting & Forecasting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced leader to manage our construction materials testing group in our Columbus office. As our Construction Materials Department Manager, you will oversee Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, field/lab technicians, project deliverables, quality control and contribute to business growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of field services engineering projects and laboratory operations
• Lead a team of CMT engineers, project managers, and technicians
• Ensure projects adhere to CMT engineering best practices, safety standards and quality control procedures
• Perform technical review of proposals, reports and calculations
• Track department budget, revenue, forecasts and financial performance
• Set goals for the CMT/Field Services group and develop staff skills through training initiatives
• Assist senior staff with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement
• Promote company values, positive culture and high employee engagement

Required Experience And Skills

• 6-8+ years of related engineering experience, including conducting laboratory testing, construction observation, field quality assurance testing, site grading and supervising construction materials testing
• Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills
• Strong technical knowledge of testing procedures and specifications
• Experience with budgets, forecasts and financial management

Required Education And Certifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university

Preferred Education And Certifications

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3

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.