Geotechnical Staff Project Manager (Entry Level)

ECS Group of Companies; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting group in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking to fill a role focused on supporting geotechnical reports. The candidate will manage construction materials testing projects, assist with project budgets and supervise field work. A Bachelor and/or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or a similar field is required. This position does not require prior experience but a driver’s license is necessary if driving for the company. ECS is an employee-owned company with a commitment to professional excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in required fields.
• No experience required for entry position.
• Valid driver's license required if driving for ECS.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects.
• Assist with project budgets and invoices preparation.
• Supervise field work and assist with rig access issues.

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Primarily involved with tasks supporting the preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations formulated in collaboration with senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review, assist with resolution of issues, and training of field staff on your projects
• Manage project budgets on both geotechnical and CMT projects and prepare invoices
• Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
• Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access
• 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
• Perform in-situ testing
• May perform specialized geotechnical field testing
• Classify soil and assign laboratory testing
• Assist with preparation of proposals for both geotechnical and CMT projects for training and developmental purposes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
• No experience required
• A professional license is not required in this position but is necessary to progress in your career.
• 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-5

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.