Geotechnical Project Lead I - Early Career

Engineering Consulting Service; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Project Manager I in Charlottesville, VA. This office-based role supports geotechnical engineering and CMT projects through analysis, reporting, and coordination, with some field exposure for training and a focus on project execution, budgeting, and documentation.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil/Geology degree and are developing project management and client communication skills while aligning with ECS Core Values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required.
• A professional license is not required in this position, but it is necessary to progress in your career
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
• Developing project management and client communication skills
• Basic familiarity with geotechnical software (developing)

Responsibilities

• Supports preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations
• Manages construction materials testing (CMT) tasks, including daily report review and issue tracking
• Assists with project budgeting and prepares invoices
• Supports preparation of proposals for geotechnical and CMT projects
• Performs or assists with boring and test pit layout and site access evaluation
• Prepares drilling packages and obtains utility clearances
• Conducts research on local geologic conditions
• Assists with supervision of field investigations and drilling activities
• Performs or supports in-situ testing and soil classification
• Reviews field reports and supports documentation of project data
• Communicates with project teams, contractors, and field personnel
• Performs other technical, field, and project support tasks as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Strong organizational skills

Time management

Team cooperation

Developing project management

Self-motivated

Client communication

Geotechnical software familiarity

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering / Geology

Tools

Geotechnical software (developing)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies (ECS) is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Project Manager I in Charlottesville, VA. This office-based role supports geotechnical engineering and CMT projects through analysis, reporting, and coordination, with some field exposure for training and a focus on project execution, budgeting, and documentation.

Ideal candidates will have a Civil/Geology degree and are developing project management and client communication skills while aligning with ECS Core Values.