Geotechnical Project Manager – Special Project Group

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

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking a geotechnical engineer to prepare geotechnical reports, manage CMT projects, and mentor staff in Virginia. The role emphasizes meeting deadlines, budgeting, and providing technical solutions for clients.

Responsibilities include preparing drilling packages, supervising field crews, and training field staff, with opportunities to develop proposals and change orders. A PE or PG is preferred. Salary range $70k-$90k depending on location and qualifications.

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; license required in states of work.
• If driving for ECS subsidiary, a valid driver’s license is required.

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

Education

Civil/Geological Engineering degree

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
  
  
  
  

The expected pay range for this role and location is $70k - $90k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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.