Construction Materials Senior Project Professional

ECS Group of Companies; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Memphis seeks a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Professional to lead field services projects and collaborate with engineers, field staff, and clients to meet deadlines.

You will manage budgets, review daily reports, mentor staff, and oversee proposals, change orders, and staffing decisions to drive project success.

Qualifications

• Must have strong communication skills in speaking, reading, and writing.
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Functional knowledge of CMT principles and ASTM laboratory standards.

Responsibilities

• Support management of CMT projects, including daily report review and training field staff.
• Manage project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist collection efforts.
• Oversee preparation and review of proposals and change orders; attend client meetings and follow up on reports.
• Perform soil classifications and assign laboratory testing.
• Mentor junior project managers and coordinate staffing decisions with other managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management interest

Safety knowledge

CMT knowledge

Client collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Earth Sciences, Engineering Technology, or related field

Job description

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.

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 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.

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

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.