Construction Materials Assistant Project Manager

Position: Construction Materials Assistant Staff Project Manager
Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our Milwaukee team and advance in a dynamic work environment. No prior experience is needed, as you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks, including field work alongside other staff members and the early stages of project management.

Responsibilities

* Assisting staff with field tasks supporting various construction materials testing projects;
Some office work may be performed as you begin to learn about the life cycle of the project.

* Field testing of materials including soils and aggregate, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt pavement, and fireproofing.

* Document site observations and results in daily reports using proprietary software for construction materials testing (CMT) projects.

* Interact and collaborate with colleagues and clients, including keeping entire project team informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested on project sites;
May require attending project meetings as requested.

* Begin to learn how to classify soil.

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

* No experience required.

* 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;
Role requires a degree with the ability to obtain advanced licensure (Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), etc).

* Must have valid driver's license and insurance.

* Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.

* Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards.

* Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

* Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).

* Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.

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 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).

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