Construction Materials Department Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Lubbock is seeking an experienced leader to manage our Construction Materials Testing group. As the Construction Materials Department Manager, you will oversee field and laboratory operations, project deliverables, and quality control while contributing to business growth.

You will lead a team of engineers, technicians and managers, ensure adherence to safety standards, and review technical reports and proposals.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of related engineering experience, including laboratory testing, field quality assurance testing, and supervision of CMT work.
• Strong leadership 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 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 client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture and high employee engagement.

Skills

Engineering leadership

Project management

Testing procedures knowledge

Budgeting/financial management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced leader to manage our construction materials testing group in our Lubbock 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer.