Group Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited in Gainesville seeks an experienced engineering leader to serve as Group Manager for the local office. You will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.

The role requires leading geotechnical and construction materials engineers, managing laboratory operations, reviewing technical reports, and driving client engagement and growth. Strong PM and marketing skills, and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience.
• BS or MS 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 ranks E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3 qualify if education, certification and licenses requirements are met.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Marketing

Communication

Mentoring

Staff development

Business development

Laboratory operations

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

Responsibilities

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

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, click here.