Construction Materials Senior Project Manager

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What You'll Do :

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Senior Project Manager to join our Baton Rouge field services team and advance in a dynamic work environment.

In this role, you’ll be primarily responsible for the overall success of a variety of projects and will consult with clients and project teams to meet project deadlines from proposal to final invoice payment.

Responsibilities

• Tasks supporting the management of construction materials testing projects, including daily report review, collaborating with project teams, providing resolutions of technical and administrative issues as they arise, and training field staff on your projects.
• Manage project budgets, prepare invoices, pay applications, and assist with collection efforts.
• Prepare and review proposals and change orders for your projects while prioritizing tasks based on project deadlines; host or attend project meetings with clients and follow up on reports as needed.
• Actively mentor junior project managers and support overall development of your team, including collaborating with other managers and internal recruiters to make staffing decisions.
• Successfully market our services while establishing new and maintaining existing client relationships.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will support you in enhancing your professional skills with the potential for additional mentoring, leadership, and advanced certifications.

What We're Looking For :

Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in any of the following : Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology;

Note : Construction Management degrees and certain Technology degrees may not be considered.

• A minimum of 5 full years of relevant experience.
• Professional licensure including Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG).
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance if driving on behalf of ECS.
• Strong marketing skills with the ability to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of CMT principles, applications, and ASTM laboratory standards.
• Strong leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

Who We Are :

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 2,700 employees in 90+ offices and testing facilities across the United States.

ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2024).

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.

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.

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