Construction Materials Department Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Tempe is seeking an experienced Construction Materials Department Manager to oversee construction materials testing and field services engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Responsibilities include managing projects, leading teams, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to business growth. This position offers a significant role in shaping the company's future.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of related engineering experience in construction materials testing.
• Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills.
• Strong technical knowledge of testing procedures and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of field services engineering projects.
• Lead a team of CMT engineers, project managers, and technicians.
• Ensure projects adhere to engineering best practices and quality control.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical knowledge of testing procedures

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

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

About Us

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 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.