Field-Based Junior Materials Testing Project Coordinator

ECS Group; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a CMT Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our Lawrenceville team. This entry-level role focuses on field-based support for construction materials testing projects under senior staff guidance.

You will gain hands-on experience in observation, testing, and project workflows while developing technical and consulting skills in a collaborative environment. The company emphasizes customer service and ECS Core Values as you build foundational project-management capabilities.

Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Eng/Mgmt, Materials Science Eng, Architectural Eng, or Geology is required.
• If driving for ECS, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work in teams or independently.
• 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 testing needs to 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, including limited office work, as experience develops.

Skills

Field tasks

Observation

Materials testing

Documentation

Communication

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

BS in Construction Eng & Mgmt

Geology

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking a CMT Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our Lawrenceville team. This entry-level role focuses on field-based support for construction materials testing projects under senior staff guidance.

You will gain hands-on experience in observation, testing, and project workflows while developing technical and consulting skills in a collaborative environment. The company emphasizes customer service and ECS Core Values as you build foundational project-management capabilities.