Construction Materials Senior Project Engineer

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC in Charlottesville seeks an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager to lead the field services team and drive project success from proposal to final invoice payment.

You will mentor junior staff, manage project budgets, prepare proposals and change orders, and actively market our services while building and sustaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Eng, Architectural Eng, or Geology; CM degress may not be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Professional licensure: PE or PG.
• Valid driver's license and insurance when driving for ECS.
• Strong marketing skills to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Solid understanding of heavy construction safety practices.
• Knowledge of CMT principles and ASTM lab standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of construction materials testing projects, including daily report review and coordinating with project teams.
• Manage project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist with collections.
• Prepare/change orders and proposals; attend meetings and follow up on reports.
• Mentor junior project managers and collaborate with managers and recruiters for staffing.
• Market ECS services and maintain/new client relationships.

Skills

Marketing

Client relationships

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering and Management

Materials Science Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Geology

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager to join our Charlottesvillefield services team and advance in a dynamic work environment. In this role, you'll be primarily responsible for the overall success of a variety of projects and will consult with clients and project teams to meet project deadlines from proposal to final invoice payment.

• 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 and review proposals and change orders for your projects while prioritizing tasks. Based on project deadlines; Host or attend project meetings with clients and follow up on reports as needed.
• Actively mentor junior project managers and support overall development of your team, including collaborating with other managers and internal recruiters to make staffing decisions.
• Successfully market our services while establishing new and maintaining existing client relationships.

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.

Qualifications

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 5 full years of relevant experience.
• Professional licensure including Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG).
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance if driving on behalf of ECS.
• Strong marketing skills with the ability to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent 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.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the 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-7

The expected pay range for this role and location is $80k - $100k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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), #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.