Group Manager - Engineering & Projects (Baton Rouge)

ECS Group of Companies; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Baton Rouge office as Group Manager. You will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.

Lead multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects, assemble project teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety and quality, pursue new opportunities, and drive staff development.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of technical and managerial experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
• Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate.

Responsibilities

• Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials projects.
• Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
• Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
• Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained.
• Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
• Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
• Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

P&L

Project management

Safety

Local climate knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited)

MS in Civil Engineering (Geotechnical)

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

ECS Group of Companies is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Baton Rouge office as Group Manager. You will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch.

Lead multidisciplinary geotechnical and construction materials projects, assemble project teams, manage budgets and schedules, ensure safety and quality, pursue new opportunities, and drive staff development.