Construction Materials Team Leader

ECS Group of Companies; Ridgeland (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a certified Field Services Team Leader to guide a team of field technicians in Ridgeland, MS. You will oversee scheduling, staffing, training, safety, and quality control to ensure accurate testing and successful project delivery.

You will lead daily operations, mentor staff, coordinate with project managers, and participate in client interactions, while supporting business development and maintaining positive customer service.

Qualifications

• 4 years of related field experience.
• Maintain basic certifications and any advanced certifications required by ECS policy.
• Valid driver’s license if driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises a team of field technicians in construction materials testing.
• Manages day-to-day field operations including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Ensures staff are trained and qualified for projects.
• Promotes safety policies and proper PPE usage.
• Manages field equipment calibration, maintenance, and inventory.
• Communicates daily with technicians, project managers, and contractors.
• Supports recruiting and staffing to maintain team levels.
• Reviews field reports for quality, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Performs field testing, observation, and inspections as needed.
• Supports project managers and leadership in project execution.
• Participates in project meetings and client interactions.
• Supports business development and client relationship activities.
• May manage construction materials testing projects.
• Performs other leadership, operational, and technical duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Scheduling

Quality control

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• May manage construction materials testing projects

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Field Services Team Leader to join our Ridgelandteam. We offer opportunities for professional development with additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience. The Team Leader is responsible for leading and managing a team of field technicians to ensure the successful execution of construction materials testing services. This role oversees daily operations, including scheduling, staffing, training, and quality control, while supporting project delivery and financial performance. The Team Leader serves as the primary leader for field staff, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Leads and supervises a team of construction materials testing technicians


• Manages day-to-day field operations, including scheduling and resource allocation


• Ensures projects are staffed with properly trained and qualified technicians


• Promotes and enforces safety policies and proper use of PPE


• Manages field equipment calibration, maintenance, and inventory


• Communicates daily with technicians, project managers, and contractors


• Supports recruiting and staffing to maintain appropriate team levels


• Reviews field reports and ensures quality, accuracy, and timeliness


• Performs field testing, observation, and inspection as needed


• Supports Project Managers and Department leadership with project execution


• Participates in project meetings and client interactions


• Supports business development and client relationship activities


• May manage construction materials testing projects


• Performs other leadership, operational, and technical duties as assigned

Career Development

As Your Experience Grows, ECS Will

• Support you in further enhancing your professional skills as a leader.


• Encourage continued participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience


• High school diploma or GED required


• Maintain basic certifications and any advanced certifications necessary for the work performed as per the ECS Technician Certification Policy


• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required


• Strong professional communication skills (verbal and written)


• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented


• Strong understanding of construction materials testing principles and standards


• Ability to evaluate test results for specification compliance


• Strong organizational and operational management skills


• Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities


• Proficiency with electronic devices and MS Office


• Knowledge of company systems, procedures, and workflows


• Ability to coordinate field activities and staffing effectively


• Must be able to occasionally lift a minimum of 85 pounds


• Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and certification requirements from the above section titled \"Required Qualifications\":
  
  
  
  • E-5
  
  
  
  

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.