Geotechnical Branch Leader — Engineering & Growth

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Scranton office as Group Manager. You will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.

Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary projects, assembling teams, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality standards across geotechnical and construction materials work. Strong leadership and client-relations skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical and managerial experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
• Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials projects.
• Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
• Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Project management

Safety

Geotechnical engineering knowledge

Business acumen

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Scranton office as Group Manager. You will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.

Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary projects, assembling teams, managing budgets, and ensuring safety and quality standards across geotechnical and construction materials work. Strong leadership and client-relations skills are essential.