Group Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies in Tampa, FL seeks an experienced engineering leader to serve as Group Manager, overseeing geotechnical and construction materials engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the Tampa office.

You will mentor a multidisciplinary team, review technical reports, manage client interactions, and help grow revenue and profitability across the branch while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience.
• ABET-accredited B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Valid driver’s license if driving for ECS subsidiary.
• Proficient with geotechnical principles and applications.
• Experience in 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 materials engineers and project managers.
• Oversee and manage all laboratory operations.
• Oversee projects, review technical reports, prepare proposals, and manage branch P&L.
• Assist staff in marketing services by maintaining and developing client interactions.
• Interact with senior staff and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with recruiting and maintaining adequate staff levels in the group.

Skills

Geotechnical principles

Project management

Marketing

Communication

Leadership

Business development

Laboratory testing

Construction observation

Field QA testing

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Job description

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

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), #144 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) 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.