Group Manager
ECS Group of Companies (ECS) was founded in 1988 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 3,00 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast, ranked #60 in ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2026), #148 in ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2025) and #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For more information, visit www.ecslimited.com.
Responsibilities
- Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials projects.
- Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables.
- Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained.
- Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships.
- Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development.
- Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.
Requirements
- 12+ years of technical, managerial, geotechnical, and construction materials experience.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
- Strong business acumen with P&L experience.
- Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
- Committed to safety and engineering excellence.
- Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate.
Education & Certifications
- BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
- Preferred: MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Pay
The expected pay for this role and location is $180,000 per year. The final agreed‑upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.