Geotechnical Project Manager – Special Project Group

Engineering Consulting Service; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Chantilly, Virginia seeks an experienced geotechnical engineer to prepare and manage geotechnical reports and construction materials testing projects. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, managing project budgets, and hosting client meetings. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related fields, with a preference for those with professional engineering licenses. This role demands strong project management skills and a commitment to quality.

Qualifications

• 2 years of related experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred.
• Valid driver's license required if driving on behalf of ECS.

Responsibilities

• Prepare geotechnical reports and meet project deadlines.
• Manage CMT projects and assist with field staff training.
• Host project meetings with clients to discuss reports.

Skills

Geotechnical report preparation

Construction materials testing (CMT)

Project management

Mentoring staff

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
• 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 #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.

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