Field Materials Testing Assistant Project Manager

ECS Southeast, LLP; College Park (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) invites applications for a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager in College Park, GA. This role is primarily field-based, supporting testing projects under senior staff and developing skills in observation, materials testing, and project workflows.

As you gain experience, ECS will offer professional development and certification opportunities while maintaining a customer-focused approach and ECS Core Values. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively in teams and 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 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

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Documentation

Field observations

Project management interest

Education

BS in Civil/Geology/Engineering

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) invites applications for a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager in College Park, GA. This role is primarily field-based, supporting testing projects under senior staff and developing skills in observation, materials testing, and project workflows.

As you gain experience, ECS will offer professional development and certification opportunities while maintaining a customer-focused approach and ECS Core Values. Equal opportunity employer.