Geotechnical Senior Project Manager

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Ballenger Creek (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC in Frederick, MD is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Manager to lead key client projects from the Frederick office. You will oversee project execution, provide technical oversight, ensure quality, and mentor junior staff.

The role requires 5+ years in geotechnical engineering, PE or PG licensure (or ability to obtain within 3 months), and strong leadership, communication, and business development skills. Salary range $90,000-$120,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) required; if not licensed, ability to obtain within three months of hire.
• BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
• MS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar (preferred).
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations.
• Business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and plans.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and engineering calculations.
• Supervise field exploration programs and interpret geotechnical data from boring layouts, utility clearances, and laboratory tests.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior engineers and project managers.
• Assist with business development through community involvement and client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Industry standards & safety

Business development

Education

BS in Civil Engineering / Geology

PE or PG licensed or able to obtain within 3 months

MS in Civil/Geological Engineering (preferred)

US Military Rank E-7 (qualifications)

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Manager to manage key client projects in our Frederick office. In this role, you will lead project execution, provide technical oversight, ensure quality control, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and plans.
• Perform geotechnical analysis and engineering calculations.
• Supervise field exploration programs and interpret geotechnical data from boring layouts, utility clearances, and laboratory tests.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Provide coaching and guidance to junior engineers and project managers.
• Assist with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
• Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of geotechnical principles.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations.
• Business development experience.

Required Education & Certifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) required; if not currently licensed, must have the ability to obtain within three months of hire.

Preferred Education & Certifications:

• MS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.

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-7

The expected pay range for this role and location is $90,000 - $120,000/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 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, clickhere.