Field-Based Construction Materials Assistant PM

Engineering Consulting Service; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our team. This role focuses on field support, material testing observation, and learning project workflows.

You will work under direction of senior staff, documenting field observations, communicating site changes, and developing skills in testing across soils, aggregates, foundations, concrete, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology is required.
• 0 years of related experience.
• If driving for ECS, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Basic understanding of construction materials testing principles (developing).
• Limited knowledge of ASTM standards and testing procedures.
• Interest in project management and consulting environments.
• Ability to document and communicate field observations clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assists with field tasks supporting construction materials testing projects.
• Performs construction observation and testing activities with guidance from senior staff.
• Documents site conditions and testing results in daily field reports.
• Communicates changes in site conditions or additional testing needs to the project staff.
• Interacts with contractors, technicians, and project team members on job sites.
• Participates in project meetings with senior staff as requested.
• Begins learning soil classification and testing methods.
• Performs testing on soils, aggregates, foundations, concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt, and fireproofing with limited supervision.
• Assists with preparation of calculations, reports, and project documentation.
• Supports project lifecycle activities with limited office work as experience develops.
• Performs other field and project support duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Dependable

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Teamwork

Independent work

Field observation

Documentation

ASTM basics

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering and Management

Bachelor of Science in Materials Science Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Job description

ECS Limited in Fredericksburg, VA is seeking a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our team. This role focuses on field support, material testing observation, and learning project workflows.

You will work under direction of senior staff, documenting field observations, communicating site changes, and developing skills in testing across soils, aggregates, foundations, concrete, and more.