Senior Construction Materials Project Engineer | Client-Facing Leader

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC in Charlottesville seeks an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager to lead the field services team and drive project success from proposal to final invoice payment.

You will mentor junior staff, manage project budgets, prepare proposals and change orders, and actively market our services while building and sustaining client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Eng, Architectural Eng, or Geology; CM degress may not be considered.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Professional licensure: PE or PG.
• Valid driver's license and insurance when driving for ECS.
• Strong marketing skills to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral).
• Solid understanding of heavy construction safety practices.
• Knowledge of CMT principles and ASTM lab standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making abilities with clients and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of construction materials testing projects, including daily report review and coordinating with project teams.
• Manage project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist with collections.
• Prepare/change orders and proposals; attend meetings and follow up on reports.
• Mentor junior project managers and collaborate with managers and recruiters for staffing.
• Market ECS services and maintain/new client relationships.

Skills

Marketing

Client relationships

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering and Management

Materials Science Engineering

Architectural Engineering

Geology

Job description

ECS Mid-Atlantic, LLC in Charlottesville seeks an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager to lead the field services team and drive project success from proposal to final invoice payment.

You will mentor junior staff, manage project budgets, prepare proposals and change orders, and actively market our services while building and sustaining client relationships.