What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Staff Project Manager position at ECS Southwest, LLP?
Responsibilities
- Primarily involved with tasks supporting the preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations formulated in collaboration with senior staff
- Manage construction materials testing (CMT) projects with daily report review, assist with resolution of issues, and training of field staff on your projects
- Manage project budgets on both geotechnical and CMT projects and prepare invoices
- Other duties may include assisting with or performing the following with supervision:
- Perform boring and test pit layouts and evaluate site access
- 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
- Perform in-situ testing
- May perform specialized geotechnical field testing
- Classify soil and assign laboratory testing
- Assist with preparation of proposals for both geotechnical and CMT projects for training and developmental purposes
Qualifications
- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
- No experience required
- A professional license is not required in this position but is necessary to progress in your career.
- If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required.
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.
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.