Geotechnical Staff Project Manager

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Geotechnical Staff Project Manager I at ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC will support geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing projects through analysis, reporting, and coordination. This role is largely office-based with some field exposure for training and involves assisting with project budgeting and documentation.

You will develop technical and project management skills while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and adhering to ECS Core Values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
• A professional license is not required in this position, but it is necessary to progress in your career
• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic knowledge of geotechnical principles and applications
• Basic knowledge of construction materials testing and ASTM standards
• Ability to work effectively with teams, clients, and supervisors
• Developing project management and client communication skills
• Basic familiarity with geotechnical software (developing)
• Self-motivated and responsible work ethic

Responsibilities

• Supports preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations
• Manages construction materials testing (CMT) tasks, including daily report review and issue tracking
• Assists with project budgeting and prepares invoices
• Supports preparation of proposals for geotechnical and CMT projects
• Performs or assists with boring and test pit layout and site access evaluation
• Prepares drilling packages and obtains utility clearances
• Conducts research on local geologic conditions
• Assists with supervision of field investigations and drilling activities
• Performs or supports in-situ testing and soil classification
• Reviews field reports and supports documentation of project data
• Communicates with project teams, contractors, and field personnel
• Performs other technical, field, and project support tasks as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Geotechnical software

Self-motivation

Client communication

Project management basics

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Civil or Geology

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

Responsibilities

The Geotechnical Staff Project Manager I supports geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing (CMT) projects through technical analysis, reporting, and project coordination activities. This role is primarily office-based, with some field exposure for training, and involves assisting with project execution, budgeting, and documentation. The Geotechnical Staff Project Manager I develops technical and project management skills while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating an understanding of ECS Core Values.

• Supports preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations


• Manages construction materials testing (CMT) tasks, including daily report review and issue tracking


• Assists with project budgeting and prepares invoices


• Supports preparation of proposals for geotechnical and CMT projects


• Performs or assists with boring and test pit layout and site access evaluation


• Prepares drilling packages and obtains utility clearances


• Conducts research on local geologic conditions


• Assists with supervision of field investigations and drilling activities


• Performs or supports in-situ testing and soil classification


• Reviews field reports and supports documentation of project data


• Communicates with project teams, contractors, and field personnel


• Performs other technical, field, and project support tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 0 years of related experience


• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required


• A professional license is not required in this position, but it is necessary to progress in your career


• If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required


• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Basic knowledge of geotechnical principles and applications


• Basic knowledge of construction materials testing and ASTM standards


• Ability to work effectively with teams, clients, and supervisors


• Developing project management and client communication skills
  
• Basic familiarity with geotechnical software (developing)


• Self-motivated and responsible work ethic

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-5

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.