Senior CMT Project Manager

Engineering Consulting Service; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager to join the Wilmington field services team. You will drive project success from proposal through final invoice while mentoring staff and maintaining client relationships.

Qualified candidates have a B.S. in Civil Engineering (or related field), 5+ years of CMT experience, and PE/PG licensure, with a valid driver's license for field work. Strong communication and safety knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field as listed in the qualifications.
• Minimum of 5 full years of relevant experience.
• Professional licensure including PE or PG.
• Must have a valid driver's license and applicable insurance when driving on behalf of ECS.
• Strong marketing skills with ability to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
• Solid understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of CMT principles, ASTM standards, and field testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the success of a variety of construction materials testing projects from proposal to final invoice.
• Manage project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist with collections.
• Prepare and review proposals and change orders; lead project meetings with clients and teams.
• Mentor junior project managers and support development of the team and staffing decisions.
• Market ECS services and maintain existing client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Marketing

Mentoring

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE or PG licensure

Job description

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager to join our Wilmington field services team and advance in a dynamic work environment. In this role, you’ll be primarily responsible for the overall success of a variety of projects and will consult with clients and project teams to meet project deadlines from proposal to final invoice payment.

• Tasks supporting the management of construction materials testing projects, including daily report review, collaborating with project teams, providing resolutions of technical and administrative issues as they arise, and training field staff on your projects.
• Manage project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist with collection efforts.
• Prepare and review proposals and change orders for your projects while prioritizing tasks. Based on project deadlines; Host or attend project meetings with clients and follow up on reports as needed.
• Actively mentor junior project managers and support overall development of your team, including collaborating with other managers and internal recruiters to make staffing decisions.
• Successfully market our services while establishing new and maintaining existing client relationships.

Career Development

• As your experience grows, ECS will support you in enhancing your professional skills with the potential for additional mentoring, leadership, and advanced certifications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in any of the following: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology; Note: Construction Management degrees and certain Technology degrees may not be considered.
• A minimum of 5 full years of relevant experience.
• Professional licensure including Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG).
• Must have valid driven's license and insurance if driving on behalf of ECS.
• Strong marketing skills with the ability to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of CMT principles, applications, and ASTM laboratory standards.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

Military Qualifications:

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-7

About Us

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), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) 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. To learn more, click here.