Materials Testing Project Lead — Field & Lab (CMT)

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Ballenger Creek (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Staff Project Manager I to join our Frederickfield services team, supporting projects through analysis, reporting, and coordination. This role blends office and field work, assisting with budgeting, invoicing, change orders, and documentation, while developing technical and project management skills.

You will be involved in laboratory testing, soil classification, and materials evaluation, and collaborate with project teams,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field as listed in Required Qualifications.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Developing project management and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of construction processes and materials behavior.

Responsibilities

• Supports management of construction materials testing projects, including reviewing daily field reports and assisting with issue resolution.
• Assists with project budgeting, invoicing, change orders, and collection efforts.
• Supports preparation of proposals and project documentation.
• Performs or assists with laboratory testing, soil classification, and materials evaluation.
• Supports and performs testing of soils, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, and asphalt.
• Reviews field reports and supports documentation of project data.
• Assists with training and coordination of field staff on assigned projects.
• Performs task-based work across various stages of the project lifecycle, from proposal through closeout.
• Communicates with project teams, contractors, and field personnel.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

ECS Limited is seeking a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Staff Project Manager I to join our Frederickfield services team, supporting projects through analysis, reporting, and coordination. This role blends office and field work, assisting with budgeting, invoicing, change orders, and documentation, while developing technical and project management skills.

You will be involved in laboratory testing, soil classification, and materials evaluation, and collaborate with project teams,