Team Leader

ECS Group of Companies; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Training and certification support

Job summary

A leading engineering consulting firm is seeking a certified Field Services Team Leader to join their Wilmington, NC team. This role involves overseeing field activities, promoting safety, and enhancing team communication. Candidates should have 4+ years of experience, be proficient in construction materials testing, and hold necessary certifications. This position offers professional development opportunities as you progress in your career.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience in field services or construction.
• Must hold basic certifications and be willing to maintain them.
• Able to lift at least 85 pounds and use safety equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct observations, testing, and inspection of materials on sites.
• Maintain supply inventory and promote a safety culture.
• Communicate daily with team members and manage field staff.

Skills

Field observation and testing

Safety promotion

Communication

Leadership and mentoring

Data interpretation

Construction materials testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Join to apply for the Team Leader role at ECS Group of Companies. ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Field Services Team Leader to join our Wilmington, NC team. We offer opportunities for professional development with additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience. In this role, you will successfully ensure that our technicians are properly trained and organized through supervision within the Field Services department.

Responsibilities

• Field Activities: Perform observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of materials, including soils, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt, and structural steel placement on construction sites.
• Safety: Inventory maintenance and organization of supplies; Calibration and maintenance of field equipment to include keeping accurate records; Promote safety and safety culture; Ensure proper PPE is used on project sites; Assist with company required safety training.
• Communication: Daily communication with technicians, project managers, and general contractors; Collaborate with Team Leaders to support scheduling operations and recruiting to maintain appropriate staff among your team; Assist with management of field staff; Actively mentor and train junior field staff as they grow in their careers; Provide support to project managers and department manager as needed; Attend project meetings as requested; May participate in business development, marketing, and client development.

Career Development

• Support you in further enhancing your professional skills as a leader.
• Encourage continued participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Must have and be willing to maintain basic certifications.
• Advanced certifications may be required based on the work performed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Advanced understanding of construction materials testing principles, applications, and ASTM testing standards.
• Proficient at data interpretation and evaluation of CMT techniques and results.
• Experience performing field and/or laboratory tests on construction materials and the ability to evaluate test results in terms of specification compliance.
• Strong understanding of construction materials testing and evaluation techniques.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #148 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.