Geotechnical Project Manager

ECS Southeast, LLP; Marietta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Marietta, GA, is seeking a geotechnical engineer to prepare reports and manage construction materials testing projects. The successful candidate will require a Bachelor or Master in a relevant field and at least 3 years of experience. This role involves significant client interaction and project management responsibilities, alongside mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology required.
• 3 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports including analysis and recommendations.
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects.
• Prepare geotechnical and CMT proposals and manage project budgets.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Construction materials testing

Project management

Customer communication

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, 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
• 3 years of related experience
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred
  • Professional license required in each 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.

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.