Construction Materials Senior Project Engineer

ECS Group of Companies; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Charlottesville seeks a Construction Materials Testing Senior Project Manager to lead multiple projects from proposal through final invoicing. You will manage project scope, budgets, schedules, and client communications to ensure successful delivery.

You will mentor junior project managers, coordinate with field staff and clients, prepare change orders, invoices, and pay apps, and help grow ECS’s client relationships through effective project leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil/Construction/Geology or related field.
• PE or PG licensure required or must be in progress with eligible status.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in CMT or related field.
• Valid driver's license and insurance when driving for ECS.
• Strong marketing and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction materials testing projects and daily report reviews.
• Manage budgets, prepare invoices, pay apps, and assist with collections.
• Prepare and review proposals and change orders; lead client meetings.
• Mentor junior project managers and collaborate with staffing decisions.
• Market services and maintain existing client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Communication

Leadership

Marketing

Mentoring

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) licensure

Job description

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager to join our Charlottesville field 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.

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 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.

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.

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 #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 #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.