What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Materials Assistant Staff Project Manager position at ECS Southeast, LLP?
Responsibilities
ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our College Parkteam and advance in a dynamic work environment. The Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager performs field and project support tasks in support of construction materials testing projects under the direction of more senior staff. This role is primarily field-based and provides foundational experience in construction observation, materials testing, and project workflows. The CMT Assistant Staff Project Manager develops technical, consulting, and project management skills while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values.
Responsibilities
- Assists with field tasks supporting construction materials testing projects
- Performs construction observation and testing activities with guidance from senior staff
- Documents site conditions and testing results in daily field reports
- Communicates changes in site conditions or additional testing needs to the project staff
- Interacts with contractors, technicians, and project team members on job sites
- Participates in project meetings with senior staff as requested
- Begins learning soil classification and testing methods
- Performs testing on soils, aggregates, foundations, concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt, and fireproofing with limited supervision
- Assists with preparation of calculations, reports, and project documentation
- Supports project lifecycle activities with limited office work as experience develops
- Performs other field and project support duties as assigned
Career Development
As your experience grows, ECS will:
- Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
- Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 0 years of related experience
- Bachelor of Science in any of the multi-disciplined Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Geology is required
- If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented work ethic
- Ability to work effectively in teams and independently
- Basic understanding of construction materials testing principles (developing)
- Limited knowledge of ASTM standards and testing procedures
- Interest in project management and consulting environments
- Ability to document and communicate field observations clearly
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-5
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 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.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.