What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Project Manager position at ECS Midwest, LLC?
Responsibilities
- Primarily involved with preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations with a strong commitment to meet project deadlines
- Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review, assist with resolution of issues, and training of field staff on your projects
- Prepare both geotechnical and CMT proposals, manage project budgets, and prepare change orders and invoices
- Host or attend project meetings with clients to follow up on delivered reports and provide technical solutions as necessary
- Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
- Prepare drilling packages and obtain utility clearances
- Perform research on local geologic history
- Supervise field work performed by drilling/test pit crews and assist with rig access issues
- Classify soil and assign laboratory testing
- Mentor and support Staff Project Managers, Assistant Staff Project Managers, and technicians in their development
Qualifications
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
- 2 years of related experience
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Professional Geologist (P.G.) preferred
- A professional license is required in each of the state(s) in which you work to use the license in the title. If a professional license has not yet been obtained, "Manager" will be used in the title.
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
Military Qualifications
- The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
- E-6
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.
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