CMT Assistant Staff Project Manager

About the role

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our Charlotte team and advance in a dynamic work environment. No prior experience is needed, as you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks, including field work alongside other staff members and the early stages of project management. 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff with field tasks supporting various construction materials testing projects.
• Perform some office work as you begin to learn about the life cycle of the project.
• Conduct field testing of materials including soils and aggregate, foundations, reinforced and post‑tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt pavement, and fireproofing.
• Document site observations and results in daily reports using proprietary software for construction materials testing (CMT) projects.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and clients, keeping the entire project team informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested on project sites; may require attending project meetings as requested.
• Begin to learn how to classify soil.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology (Construction Management degrees and certain Technology degrees may not be considered).
• Role requires a degree with the ability to obtain advanced licensure (Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), etc).
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurance.
• Military qualification: US Military rank E‑5 qualifies if the education and licensure requirements above are also met.

Skills

• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.