Geotechnical Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a geotechnical engineer to prepare reports, analyze data, and provide technical recommendations to meet project deadlines in a dynamic environment.

The role involves managing construction materials testing projects, training field staff, and developing proposals, budgets, and change orders while coordinating with clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's 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 of work, otherwise title may be “Manager” when license is not yet obtained.
• If driving for ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports with analysis and recommendations to meet project deadlines.
• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects, review daily reports, resolve issues, and train field staff.
• Prepare geotechnical and CMT proposals, manage budgets, and prepare change orders and invoices.
• Attend project meetings with clients to discuss reports and provide technical solutions.

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.

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

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.