Geotechnical Group Manager - Lead Projects & Growth

ECS Group; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group is seeking a Group Manager to lead our Huntsville, AL office. You will guide engineers, technicians, and PMs, balancing technical delivery with the business side to grow profits and client relationships.

You will oversee projects, budgets, and staff, while promoting safety and engineering excellence across the branch. This role offers career growth within a national engineering leader.

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

P&L experience

Project management

Safety

Engineering excellence

Local engineering climate

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Civil Engineering

PE licensed

Tools

Geotechnical methods

Construction materials

Job description

ECS Group is seeking a Group Manager to lead our Huntsville, AL office. You will guide engineers, technicians, and PMs, balancing technical delivery with the business side to grow profits and client relationships.

You will oversee projects, budgets, and staff, while promoting safety and engineering excellence across the branch. This role offers career growth within a national engineering leader.