Geotechnical Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Wilmington, NC is seeking a staff geotechnical professional to advance geotechnical reporting, CMT project oversight, and field staff training.

The role requires a BS and/or MS in Civil/Geological Eng or Geology with at least two years of related experience; PE or PG is preferred and a current professional license in applicable states. A valid driver’s license is required for site work.

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 to use the title.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports with analysis and recommendations.
• Manage CMT projects with daily report review and issue resolution.
• Prepare proposals, manage budgets, and prepare change orders and invoices.
• Host or attend project meetings with clients to provide technical solutions as necessary.
• Supervise field work and assist with rig access issues.
• Classify soil and assign laboratory testing.
• Mentor and support staff project managers, assistant staff project managers, and technicians.

Skills

Geotechnical analysis

Project management

Mentoring Staff

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Eng / Geology

2 years of related experience

PE or PG preferred

Professional license in work state(s)

Tools

Driving license

Job description

• 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
• 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.

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-6

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.