Construction Materials Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager for our Shrevport, LA field services team. You will manage diverse projects, coordinate with senior engineers and field staff, and ensure timely delivery while upholding safety and quality standards.

You will oversee budgets, invoices, proposals, and change orders, while mentoring junior staff and developing client relationships. Local travel and field leadership are anticipated in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering & Management, Materials Science or related field.
• Minimum of 2 full years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• PE or PG license in the state of work.
• Strong marketing skills for client relationships.
• Strong communication skills (spoken and written).
• Solid knowledge of heavy construction safety and ASTM/CMT standards.
• Ability to collaborate with clients, peers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of CMT projects and align with project teams.
• Review daily reports, resolve technical and administrative issues, train field staff.
• Administer project budgets, prepare invoices and pay applications, assist collections.
• Prepare proposals and change orders; host or attend client meetings and follow up reports.
• Perform soil classifications and assign laboratory testing.
• Mentor junior staff and support team development.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Mentoring

Heavy civil construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Job description

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager to join our Shrevport, LA field services team and advance in a dynamic work environment. In this role, you’ll successfully manage a variety of projects and collaborate with project teams from senior engineers to field staff to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Tasks supporting the management of construction materials testing projects, including daily report review, collaborating with project teams, providing resolutions of technical and administrative issues as they arise, and training field staff on your projects.
• Manage project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist with collection efforts.
• Prepare proposals and change orders for your projects; Host or attend project meetings with clients and follow up on reports as needed.
• Perform soil classifications and assign laboratory testing.
• Mentor junior staff and support overall development of your team.

Career Development

• As your experience grows, ECS will support you in enhancing your professional skills with the potential for additional mentoring, leadership, and advanced certifications.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in any of the following: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology; Note: Construction Management degrees and certain Technology degrees may not be considered.
• A minimum of 2 full years of relevant experience.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• PE or PG license required in the state you work for license in title.
• Strong marketing skills with the ability to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of CMT principles, applications, and ASTM laboratory standards.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-6

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), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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, click here.