Construction Materials Group Manager

ECS Southeast, LLP; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage our Atlanta office as Group Manager. You will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch in the Atlanta area.

You will mentor geotechnical and construction materials engineers, manage lab operations, review technical reports, and prepare proposals while driving department P&L. Leadership and marketing skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience.
• ABET-accredited B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license if driving for ECS subsidiary.
• Proficient with geotechnical principles.
• Experience in laboratory testing, construction observation, and field QA testing.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management and marketing skills.
• Leadership qualifications and business development orientation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of geotechnical and construction materials engineers and project managers.
• Oversee and manage all laboratory operations.
• Lead projects, perform technical report reviews, prepare proposals and manage department/group P&L.
• Assist staff in marketing services and develop client interactions.
• Interact with senior staff and mentor junior staff members.
• Assist with recruiting and maintaining adequate staff levels in the group.

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree (B.S. or M.S.)

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Atlanta office. As the Group Manager, you will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.

Responsibilities:

• Requires a commitment to lead and mentor a team of geotechnical and construction materials engineers and project managers
• Oversee and manage all laboratory operations
• Oversee projects and perform technical report reviews, prepare proposals and management of the departments and group related P&L
• Assist other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
• Interact with senior staff members and mentor junior staff members
• Assist with recruiting and maintaining an adequate staff level in your group

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
• Proficient with geotechnical principles and applications
• Have practical experience in conducting laboratory testing, construction observation, and field quality assurance testing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management and marketing skills
• Must possess leadership qualifications and be business development oriented

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses 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 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), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) 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. To learn more, clickhere.