Geotechnical Engineering Branch Leader

ECS Group of Companies; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited—the Knoxville office is seeking an experienced Engineering Branch Manager to lead multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects. You will build and guide project teams, manage budgets, schedules, and client relations while upholding safety and technical excellence.

As the leader for the Knoxville branch, you will drive business development, oversee day-to-day operations, and promote a strong safety culture and high employee engagement across the team.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with a geotechnical emphasis.
• 10+ 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.

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

P&L management

Project management

Safety focus

Geotechnical knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering with geotechnical emphasis

Job description

ECS Limited—the Knoxville office is seeking an experienced Engineering Branch Manager to lead multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects. You will build and guide project teams, manage budgets, schedules, and client relations while upholding safety and technical excellence.

As the leader for the Knoxville branch, you will drive business development, oversee day-to-day operations, and promote a strong safety culture and high employee engagement across the team.