Geotechnical Field Project Manager Assistant

Engineering Consulting Service; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager for field-based roles in New York. You will support geotechnical investigations, assist with drilling and test pit activities, and help prepare packages, reports, and documentation while coordinating with project staff.

The role emphasizes field work, data collection, and early project coordination, with opportunities to develop technical, consulting, and project management skills within ECS values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master degree required in civil/geotechnical fields.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to work in field settings and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support geotechnical field investigations and subsurface exploration.
• Perform boring and test pit layout using surveying and GPS methods.
• Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances.
• Assist with supervision and coordination of drilling and test pit crews.
• Conduct in-situ testing and soil classification.
• Document field observations and testing results accurately.
• Communicate site conditions and testing needs to project staff.
• Contribute to calculations, reports, and project documentation.
• Support project lifecycle activities from planning to execution.
• Interface with contractors and field personnel on sites.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Teamwork and independence

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor/Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geology

Tools

GPS surveying

Job description

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Geotechnical Assistant Staff Project Manager for field-based roles in New York. You will support geotechnical investigations, assist with drilling and test pit activities, and help prepare packages, reports, and documentation while coordinating with project staff.

The role emphasizes field work, data collection, and early project coordination, with opportunities to develop technical, consulting, and project management skills within ECS values.