Engineering Branch Manager — Geotechnical & Materials

ECS Group of Companies; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies seeks an experienced Engineering Branch Manager to lead our Birmingham office, oversee projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations. You will manage multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials work, assemble teams, and drive quality and safety standards.

The role requires a strong business acumen with P&L experience, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of technical and managerial experience.
• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical focus.
• MS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis preferred; PE/PG preferred or ability to licensure within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials.
• Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
• Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

P&L experience

Project management

Safety

Geotechnical knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical concentration)

MS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies seeks an experienced Engineering Branch Manager to lead our Birmingham office, oversee projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations. You will manage multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials work, assemble teams, and drive quality and safety standards.

The role requires a strong business acumen with P&L experience, excellent leadership and communication skills, and a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.