Geotechnical Staff Project Manager I

ECS Group of Companies; Aberdeen (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm in Aberdeen, MD is seeking a Project Manager to support geotechnical reports and manage construction materials testing projects. This full-time role requires a Bachelor or Master’s in Engineering or Geology and no prior experience. The salary is expected to be between $70,000 and $80,000 annually, depending on qualifications and location.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• A professional license is not required in this position but is necessary to progress in your career.
• Valid driver’s license required when driving for ECS.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of geotechnical reports in collaboration with senior staff.
• Manage construction materials testing projects and train field staff.
• Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances.

Education

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

Job description

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Responsibilities

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

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

The expected pay range for this role and location is $70,000 - $80,000/year. The final agreed‑upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Science and Consulting

Industries

Civil Engineering

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