Geotechnical Group Manager: Engineering Leader & Growth Driver

Engineering Consulting Service; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a Group Manager to lead our Detroit office, oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and daily operations. You will mentor engineers, technicians, and PMs while managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships to deliver high-quality geotechnical and construction materials work.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of technical and managerial experience, ABET-accredited civil engineering degree, and a track record in leading teams and pursuing new

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

Project management

Safety

Local engineering climate knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

MS in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking a Group Manager to lead our Detroit office, oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and daily operations. You will mentor engineers, technicians, and PMs while managing budgets, schedules, and client relationships to deliver high-quality geotechnical and construction materials work.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years of technical and managerial experience, ABET-accredited civil engineering degree, and a track record in leading teams and pursuing new