Geotechnical Engineering Group Lead & Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Lubbock, TX, seeks an experienced engineering leader to serve as Group Manager for our local office. You will oversee multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects, lead staff, and drive business development.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and client relationships, with responsibility for budgets, schedules, and delivery from proposal through project completion. A BS in Civil Engineering is required, with geotechnical focus; MS and PE preferred.

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

Business acumen / P&L

Project management

Safety

Engineering excellence

Geotechnical knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

MS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

ECS Limited in Lubbock, TX, seeks an experienced engineering leader to serve as Group Manager for our local office. You will oversee multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects, lead staff, and drive business development.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and client relationships, with responsibility for budgets, schedules, and delivery from proposal through project completion. A BS in Civil Engineering is required, with geotechnical focus; MS and PE preferred.