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Geotechnical Staff Project Manager

Charlotte, NCOnsiteFull TimeStaffPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Civil Engineering
  • Geological Engineering
  • Geology
  • construction materials testing
  • geotechnical reports
  • project budgets
  • change orders
  • invoices
  • boring
  • test pit layouts

Nice to have

  • professional license
  • staff development

Role summary

ECS is seeking a Geotechnical Staff Project Manager with a Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geology, and at least 2 years of related experience. The role involves preparing geotechnical reports, managing construction materials testing (CMT) projects, and handling proposals, budgets, change orders, and invoices. Responsibilities include site evaluations, drilling package preparation, field supervision, in-situ testing, and soil classification. While a professional license is not required initially, it's necessary for career progression. A valid driver's license is also required.


Responsibilities

  • Primarily involved with tasks supporting the preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations
  • 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
  • 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
    • Classify soil and assign laboratory testing
    • Support junior staff in their development

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Qualifications

  • Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required
  • 2+ year of related experience
  • 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.

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, click here.

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