Geotechnical Group Manager

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

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage Geotechnical and Materials Testing teams in Macon or Marietta, Georgia. You will direct project delivery, technical quality, safety, staff development, and client growth as Group Manager.

The role combines technical mentorship with operations leadership and client partnership, overseeing multidisciplinary projects and coordinating field and lab testing while pursuing new business opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in geotechnical or construction materials testing with leadership experience
• Experience overseeing field testing and lab coordination for CMT and soils
• Ability to review geotechnical and materials testing reports for accuracy and judgement
• Strong business acumen with P&L experience
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Committed to safety and engineering excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead geotechnical and construction materials testing projects from proposal to closeout
• Provide oversight on field and lab testing coordination for CMT and soils
• Review reports for accuracy, completeness, and professional judgement
• Assemble project teams, set expectations, and manage lifecycle
• Oversee budgets, schedules, resources, and margins
• Ensure safety, quality control, and engineering best practices
• Support field operations and coordinate with labs, drilling, subcontractors, and clients
• Develop new business through networking and client relationships
• Lead branch operations including hiring, coaching, and training plans
• Promote company values and engagement through leadership

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Project management

Safety leadership

Client relationship management

Staff development

Budget/PM knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

MS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Cone Penetration Testing (CPT)

Laboratory coordination

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Geotechnical and Materials Testing teams in Macon or Marietta, Georgia. As the Group Manager, you will lead project delivery, technical quality, safety, staff development, and client growth across geotechnical and construction materials testing services. If you like being equal parts technical mentor, operational leader, and client partner, this role puts you in the middle of the action.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary projects across geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing, from proposal through closeout.
• Provide oversight and expert mentorship on construction materials field testing and evaluation, including cone penetration testing (CPT), in-situ testing, laboratory testing coordination, post-tensioning observation/testing, and soil sampling and classification.
• Review geotechnical and/or materials testing reports for customer submittal, including conclusions, recommendations, and compliance with applicable standards and project requirements.
• Assemble and lead project teams, set expectations, and guide execution through the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables to meet scope, quality, and margin targets.
• Maintain quality control processes, ensure adherence to safety standards, and reinforce engineering best practices across field and office operations.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications as needed to support geotechnical recommendations and construction-related decisions.
• Support and guide field operations and troubleshooting, including coordination with drilling, subcontractors, laboratories, and client teams.
• Pursue new business through networking, proposals, and ongoing client relationship management, with a focus on repeatable work and long-term partnerships.
• Manage branch-level operational responsibilities including budgets, forecasting, hiring, performance coaching, and training plans.
• Promote company values, a positive culture, and high employee engagement through clear communication and consistent leadership.

Required Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of experience supporting geotechnical or construction materials testing services, including including leadership responsibilty for projects and teams
• Proven experience overseeing field testing and lab coordination for CMT and soils, with working knowledge of applicable methods and industry standards
• Demonstrated ability to review technical reports and client deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and professional judgement
• Strong business acumen with departmental P&L experience
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities
• Committed to safety and engineering excellence

Required Education & Certifications

• BS in Civil Engineering or related degree from an ABET accredited college/university

Preferred Education & Certifications

• MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 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 #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.