Senior CMT Project Manager

ECS Group of Companies; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Limited is hiring a Senior Project Manager for our Wilmington field services team. You will lead construction materials testing projects, coordinate with clients and project teams, and drive on-time delivery from proposal through final invoicing.

As a senior leader, you will mentor junior PMs, manage budgets and change orders, and actively market services to grow existing and new client relationships. A PE/PG license and 5+ years' experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Eng, Construction Eng & Mgmt, Materials Science Eng, Arch Eng, or Geology (Construction Management degrees may not be considered).
• Minimum 5 full years of relevant experience.
• Professional licensure: PE or PG.
• Valid driver's license and insurance if driving for ECS.
• Strong marketing skills to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking, reading, writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, procedures.
• Sound knowledge of CMT principles, ASTM lab standards.
• Strong leadership and decision-making for working with clients, peers, and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Support management of CMT projects, including daily report review and team training.
• Manage project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist collections.
• Prepare and review proposals and change orders; attend client meetings and follow up on reports.
• Mentor junior project managers and assist staffing decisions with managers and recruiters.
• Market ECS services and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Marketing skills

Communication skills

Leadership

CMT knowledge

Client relationship management

Safety knowledge

Education

Civil Engineering (B.S.)

Construction Engineering & Management

Materials Science Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Geology

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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 driver'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

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.