Construction Materials Testing Department Lead

ECS Group of Companies; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Detroit seeks an experienced Construction Materials Department Manager to lead our Construction Materials Testing operations, oversee field and lab technicians, manage project deliverables and quality control, and contribute to business growth.

You will set goals for the CMT group, ensure safety and compliance, review proposals and reports, monitor budgets and forecasts, and mentor staff to improve performance and client engagement.

Qualifications

• 6–8+ years of engineering experience including laboratory testing and field QA.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Knowledge of testing procedures and specifications.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of field services engineering projects and laboratory operations.
• Lead a team of CMT engineers, project managers, and technicians.
• Ensure projects adhere to CMT engineering best practices, safety standards and quality control procedures.
• Perform technical review of proposals, reports and calculations.
• Track department budget, revenue, forecasts and financial performance.
• Set goals for the CMT/Field Services group and develop staff skills through training initiatives.
• Assist senior staff with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Testing procedures

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies in Detroit seeks an experienced Construction Materials Department Manager to lead our Construction Materials Testing operations, oversee field and lab technicians, manage project deliverables and quality control, and contribute to business growth.

You will set goals for the CMT group, ensure safety and compliance, review proposals and reports, monitor budgets and forecasts, and mentor staff to improve performance and client engagement.