Group Manager - Satellite Office

ECS Group of Companies; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary projects, building teams, handling budgets and schedules, and ensuring safety and quality across the organization.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited college/university with geotechnical concentration.
• MS in Civil Engineering from ABET accredited college/university with geotechnical concentration (preferred).
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials work.
• Assemble project teams and lead them through the full lifecycle.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables; monitor financials and resources.
• Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices.
• Perform technical reviews of designs, drawings, and specifications.
• Pursue new business opportunities through networking and client relationships.
• Lead branch staffing, development, and day-to-day operations in Morgantown.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship-building

Business acumen / P&L

Project management

Safety culture

Geotechnical knowledge

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (ABET accredited, geotechnical concentration)

MS in Civil Engineering (geotechnical concentration)

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

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

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.

Required Skills

• 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 preferred.

Required Education & Certifications

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.

Preferred Education & Certifications

• MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ 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 #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.