Geotechnical Project Manager

ECS Southeast, LLP; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a Geotechnical Engineer to prepare geotechnical and CMT reports, manage projects, and mentor staff. The role requires a Civil/Geotechnical degree and 2 years of related experience; PE or PG is preferred and a professional license is required in the work states.

Driving license is required for field activities. The candidate will collaborate with clients, develop proposals, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery of high-quality outputs across geotechnical

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 state in which you work; if not obtained, 'Manager' will be used in the title.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports with analysis and recommendations meeting project deadlines.
• Manage CMT projects with daily report review, assist with issue resolution, and train 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.
• Assist with 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.

Skills

2 years of experience

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering / Geotechnical / 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.

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 #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 #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.