Senior Building Science Project Lead

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Associate in the Pittsburgh area to manage projects from proposal through final invoicing and to act as the primary client contact. Field work may be required, and a strong customer-service mindset aligned with ECS core values is essential.

You will mentor junior staff, lead project meetings, coordinate budgets, review reports, and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related experience.
• Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering Architecture (NCARB), Civil (Structural) Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or other degree relevant to Building Science + Infrastructure.
• Licensure, certifications, or proficiency testing may be required depending on the type of work performed.
• If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
• Extensive knowledge of building science + infrastructure principles and applications.
• Extensive knowledge of building and materials codes and construction practices.
• Extensive knowledge of structural, architectural, and building systems, design, and/or analysis.
• Excellent oral & written communication skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, responsible and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors as well as independently with the ability to build and manage a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent project management and consulting skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all required tasks on a project from proposal to final invoice payment are completed by themselves or subordinates.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the client on their projects.
• Field work may be required and a positive customer service attitude is expected.
• Lead project meetings and provide solutions to technical and administrative issues as necessary.
• Market ECS services and maintain and develop the client database.
• Manage project budgets and prepare change orders.
• Review change orders and invoices and assist junior staff with communications on testing and budget concerns.
• Prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Prepare building science + infrastructure reports and provide recommendations after testing analysis.
• Lead client meetings to present report findings and oversee report preparation and final sign-off.
• Oversee project setup with junior staff and ensure trained staff are assigned.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously and train field staff as needed.
• Oversee proposals and change orders preparation and review.
• Perform peer/senior reviews of deliverables prior to Principal review.

Education

Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering Architecture (NCARB), Civil (Structural) Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or related degree

Job description

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC is seeking a Senior Project Associate in the Pittsburgh area to manage projects from proposal through final invoicing and to act as the primary client contact. Field work may be required, and a strong customer-service mindset aligned with ECS core values is essential.

You will mentor junior staff, lead project meetings, coordinate budgets, review reports, and ensure timely, accurate deliverables.