Construction Materials Department Manager

ECS Midwest, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Detroit is seeking an experienced Construction Materials Department Manager to lead our Construction Materials Testing operations, oversee field and lab technicians, and ensure project delivery and quality control.

You will manage budgets, mentor staff, drive safety compliance, and contribute to business growth while upholding company values and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET‑accredited college/university.
• MS in Civil Engineering preferred (ABET‑accredited).

Responsibilities

• Manage 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 through community involvement and client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical knowledge

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced leader to manage our construction materials testing group in our Detroit 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.

• 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

Qualifications

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more.