Geostructural Group Leader

ECS Group of Companies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Richmond, VA is seeking a Geostructural Group Leader to guide the geostructural engineering service line, drive strategic growth, and oversee delivery, client engagement, and business development. You will mentor engineers, manage budgets, and promote ECS Core Values while expanding service offerings.

The role requires a decade of geostructural or geotechnical consulting experience, strong leadership, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience as an engineering consultant/designer in geostructural or geotechnical fields.
• Eligible for ECS Associate Principal or Principal within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver's license if driving for ECS.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Advanced project management, technical consulting, and business development skills.
• Expert knowledge of geostructural systems: ground improvement, retaining walls, SOE, underpinning, dewatering, deep foundations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategic business plans for the geostructural service line.
• Drives growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
• Builds and maintains relationships with contractors, clients, and partners.
• Leads and develops a team of engineers and technical professionals.
• Oversees project delivery, including technical design, calculations, and reporting.
• Reviews and approves project deliverables: plans, specs, analyses.
• Evaluates contractor submittals and testing documentation.
• Ensures high-quality technical execution across projects.
• Manages staffing, workload, and team performance.
• Oversees day-to-day operations and ensures QMS compliance.
• Prepares and reviews proposals, budgets, and project financials.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Business development

Budgeting

Priority management

Geostructural knowledge

Client relationships

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

The Geostructural Group Leader is responsible for leading and growing the geostructural engineering service line, including strategic planning, technical delivery, and operational performance. This role oversees project execution, team development, and client engagement while driving revenue growth and service expansion. The Geostructural Group Leader serves as a senior technical leader and business developer while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements strategic business plans for the geostructural service line
• Drives growth by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with contractors, clients, and industry partners
• Leads and develops a team of engineers and technical professionals
• Oversees project delivery, including technical design, calculations, and reporting
• Reviews and approves project deliverables, including plans, specifications, and engineering analyses
• Evaluates contractor submittals, including materials, procedures, and testing documentation
• Ensures high-quality technical execution across all projects
• Manages staffing, workload distribution, and team performance
• Oversees day-to-day operations of the service line
• Ensures compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS) and company standards
• Supports geotechnical project work as needed during service line development
• Prepares and reviews proposals, budgets, and project financials
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of related experience as an engineering consultant/designer in the Geostructural or Geotechnical industry
• Capable of meeting the promotion requirements of an ECS Associate Principal or Principal within 6 months of hire date
• Bachelor of Science in any of the multi-disciplined Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Geology
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid drivers license is required
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Advanced project management, technical consulting, and business development skills
• Expert knowledge of geostructural systems, including:
• Ground improvement methods
• Retaining wall design
• Support of Excavation (SOE) systems
• Underpinning and dewatering systems
• Deep foundation systems (e.g., micropiles)
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills
• Ability to build and lead high-performing teams
• Strong understanding of consulting operations, budgeting, and financial performance
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and license requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3

The expected pay range for this role and location is $150k - $190k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 with the goal to raise the standards of professional engineering consulting. Today, we are a leader in geotechnical, construction materials, environmental and facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #60 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.