Construction Materials Department Manager

Engineering Consulting Services; South Daytona (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Materials Department Manager to lead its South Daytona office. In this pivotal role, you will manage construction materials testing operations, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality control standards. You'll lead a talented team, oversee project deliverables, and contribute to the growth of the business. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a company dedicated to raising engineering consulting standards while enjoying a supportive work environment with excellent benefits. If you're a motivated leader with a passion for engineering, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

College Savings Plans

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of engineering experience in construction materials testing.
• Strong leadership and project management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage lifecycle of field services engineering projects and lab operations.
• Lead a team of engineers and technicians in CMT operations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Technical Knowledge of Testing Procedures

Financial Management

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Job description

What You'll Do

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

What We're Looking For

Required Experience & 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 & Certifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university.

Preferred Education & Certifications:

• MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university.

Who We Are

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 2,700 employees in 90+ offices and testing facilities across the United States. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024). To learn more about us, click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.