Construction Materials Department Manager at ECS Ltd

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

13 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

15 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Project Management, Quality Control, Budget Tracking, Financial Performance, Business Development, Client Engagement, Staff Training, Construction Materials Testing, Laboratory Operations, Field Services Engineering, Technical Review, Safety Standards, Communication

Industry

Civil Engineering

Description

Responsibilities ECS Limited is seeking an experienced leader to manage our construction materials testing group in our Ridgeland office. As our Construction Materials Department Manager, you will oversee Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, field/lab technicians, project deliverables, quality control and contribute to business growth. Responsibilities: Manage the full lifecycle of field services engineering projects and laboratory operations Lead a team of CMT engineers, project managers, and technicians Ensure projects adhere to CMT engineering best practices, safety standards and quality control procedures Perform technical review of proposals, reports and calculations Track department budget, revenue, forecasts and financial performance Set goals for the CMT/Field Services group and develop staff skills through training initiatives Assist senior staff with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement Promote company values, positive culture and high employee engagement Qualifications Required Experience and Skills: 6-8+ years of related engineering experience, including conducting laboratory testing, construction observation, field quality assurance testing, site grading and supervising construction materials testing Excellent communication, leadership and project management skills Strong technical knowledge of testing procedures and specifications Experience with budgets, forecasts and financial management Required Education and Certifications: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university Preferred Education and Certifications: Master of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university Military Qualifications: The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications": E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3 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 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. ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.

Responsibilities

The manager will oversee Construction Materials Testing (CMT) operations, including field/lab technicians, project deliverables, and quality control, while also contributing to business growth. Key duties involve managing the full lifecycle of field services engineering projects and laboratory operations, leading the CMT team, and ensuring adherence to best practices and safety standards.