Construction Materials Senior Project Professional

ECS Southeast, LLP; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a seasoned Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Professional to join our Memphis field services team. You will manage a variety of projects and coordinate with project teams from senior engineers to field staff to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities include daily report review, budgeting, invoicing, change orders, client meetings, soil classifications, and mentoring junior staff to support team development.

Qualifications

• 10 years of field or lab CMT experience (or 6–8 with degree).
• Strong communication, safety, and ASTM lab standards knowledge.
• Valid driver''s license and insurance if driving for ECS.
• Experience with project management, consulting, and business development.
• Ability to mentor junior project managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist with collection efforts.
• Oversee proposals and change orders; host or attend client meetings and follow up on reports as needed.
• Perform soil classifications and assign laboratory testing.
• Mentor junior project managers and support staffing decisions.
• Collaborate with project teams from senior engineers to field staff to meet deadlines.

Skills

Project management

Consulting

Business development

Communication skills

Safety knowledge

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Professional to join our Memphis 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.

• 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 and oversee project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist with collection efforts.
• Oversee the preparation and review of 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.
• Actively mentor junior project managers and support overall development of your team, including collaborating with other managers and internal recruiters to make staffing decisions.

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

• High school diploma or GED; Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 10 years of relevant experience conducting construction materials testing in the field or a lab, or 6-8 years of relevant experience with a degree.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance if driving on behalf of ECS.
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as 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/E-7

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 #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. To learn more, clickhere.