Field Materials Testing Project Manager - Entry Level

ECS Southeast, LLP; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Greenville seeks a CMT Assistant Staff Project Manager to support construction materials testing projects. This role is primarily field-based and provides foundational experience in construction observation, materials testing, and project workflows while maintaining a strong customer-service focus.

As you gain experience, ECS will support skill development, encourage training and certification opportunities, and help you advance within the project management and consulting spaces.

Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field is required
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license 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

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Interest in project management

Documentation of field observations

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Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related fields (Civil/Geotechnical)

Job description

ECS Limited in Greenville seeks a CMT Assistant Staff Project Manager to support construction materials testing projects. This role is primarily field-based and provides foundational experience in construction observation, materials testing, and project workflows while maintaining a strong customer-service focus.

As you gain experience, ECS will support skill development, encourage training and certification opportunities, and help you advance within the project management and consulting spaces.