Geotechnical Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; Hanover (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Hanover, MD is seeking an engineer to lead geotechnical reporting, CMT project management, and client-facing tasks. You will analyze data, prepare technical findings, and ensure timely delivery of reports to clients.

The role includes budgeting, proposal development, and mentoring junior staff, with opportunities to grow within a national practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred; licensure in working states required.
• If driving for ECS, valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports with analysis and recommendations to meet project deadlines.
• Manage CMT projects with daily report review and training of field staff.
• Prepare proposals, manage budgets, and prepare change orders and invoices.
• Attend project meetings with clients to discuss reports and provide solutions.
• Supervise drilling/testing crews, classify soils, and mentor staff.

Skills

Experience

Driver’s license

Education

B.S./M.S. in Civil Engineering or Geology

Job description

Responsibilities

• Primarily involved with preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations with a strong commitment to meet project deadlines
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review, assist with resolution of issues, and training of field staff on your projects
• Prepare both geotechnical and CMT proposals, manage project budgets, and prepare change orders and invoices
• Host or attend project meetings with clients to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as necessary
• Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
  • Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
  • Perform research on local geologic history
  • Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
  • Classify soil and assign laboratory testing
  • Mentor and support Staff Project Managers, Assistant Staff Project Managers, and technicians in their development

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• 2 years of related experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred
  • A professional license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work to use the license in the title. If a professional license has not yet been obtained, "Manager" will be used in the title.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $70,000 - $85,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

About Us

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 3,200 employees in 125 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. To learn more, click here.