Construction Materials Department Manager
Posted 12 hours 55 minutes ago by Engineering Consulting Service
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced leader to manage our construction materials testing group in our Birmingham 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
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
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 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.
We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.