Construction Materials Staff Project Manager I

ECS Group of Companies

York (York County)

On-site

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plans

College savings plans

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a Construction Materials Staff Project Manager I. This entry-level role involves managing construction materials testing projects, preparing proposals, and supporting project budgets. No experience is required, but a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is essential. The position offers opportunities for professional growth and development.

Qualifications

No experience required.
Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
Willing to obtain advanced licensure (EIT, PE, etc).
Interest in project management and consulting.

Responsibilities

Manage construction materials testing projects and budgets.
Review daily reports and train field staff.
Prepare proposals and assist with laboratory testing.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of heavy construction safety

Knowledge of CMT principles

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor in Construction Engineering and Management

Bachelor in Materials Science Engineering

Bachelor in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor in Geology

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Construction Materials Staff Project Manager I role at ECS Group of Companies.

Responsibilities

Tasks supporting the management of construction materials testing projects, including daily report review, collaborating with senior staff, providing resolutions of issues as they arise, and training field staff on your projects.
Manage project budgets, prepare invoices, change orders, and assist with collection efforts.
Assist with preparation of proposals for projects.
Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following: laboratory testing, soil classification, and testing of soils, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, and fireproofing and asphalt pavement, as needed.

Career Development

Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

Qualifications

No experience required.
Bachelor of Science in 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.
Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
Willing to obtain advanced licensure to ensure growth (EIT, PE, etc).
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.

Who We Are

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 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2025).

For additional information about ECS, visit our website. We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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