Group Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Gainesville, FL is seeking an experienced engineering leader to serve as Group Manager, directing geotechnical and construction materials projects, staff and business development for the local office.

You will mentor engineers and PMs, oversee laboratory operations, review technical reports, manage group P&L and client relations, and help recruit top talent while advancing service delivery for multiple markets across ECS’s nationwide footprint.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 manage department/group P&L.
• Assist staff in marketing by maintaining and developing client interactions.
• Mentor junior staff and assist with recruiting to maintain staffing levels.

Skills

Geotechnical principles

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Marketing

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Civil Engineering (ABeT accredited)

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Gainesville 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

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

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.