Group Manager

ECS Florida, LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited seeks an experienced engineering leader to manage our Tampa office as Group Manager. You will oversee geotechnical and construction materials projects, staff, client interactions, and day-to-day operations for the branch.

You will mentor engineers, supervise lab operations, review technical reports, and drive proposals with a focus on P&L. Strong leadership and business development skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience
• Must have ABET-accredited civil engineering degree
• Valid driver's license if driving for ECS subsidiary
• Proficient with geotechnical principles
• Experience conducting laboratory testing, construction observation, and field QA testing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management and marketing skills
• Leadership qualifications and business development orientation

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of geotechnical and construction engineers and project managers
• Oversee laboratory operations
• Oversee projects, review technical reports, prepare proposals, and manage group P&L
• Assist with marketing our services by developing client interactions
• Interact with senior staff and mentor junior staff
• Assist with recruiting and maintaining staffing levels

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Marketing

Mentoring

Communication

Geotechnical knowledge

Lab operations

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Tampa office. As the Group Manager, you will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.

Responsibilities:

• Requires a commitment to lead and mentor a team of geotechnical and construction materials engineers and project managers
• Oversee and manage all laboratory operations
• Oversee projects and perform technical report reviews, prepare proposals and management of the departments and group related P&L
• Assist other staff in marketing our services by maintaining and developing client interactions
• Interact with senior staff members and mentor junior staff members
• Assist with recruiting and maintaining an adequate staff level in your group

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
• Proficient with geotechnical principles and applications
• Have practical experience in conducting laboratory testing, construction observation, and field quality assurance testing
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong project management and marketing skills
• Must possess leadership qualifications and be business development oriented

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3

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, clickhere.