Subsidiary Regional Manager - Transportation and Heavy Civil

Responsibilities

ECS is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to oversee our Special Projects Program (SPG) across the southwest region. This is a high-impact role designed for a results-driven executive with deep expertise in geotechnical engineering in the transportation, heavy civil infrastructure, and public sector. As a Regional Manager, you’ll be responsible for the continued growth, direction, and performance of our SPG operations—building strong client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, serving as a Principal Engineer as needed, and driving profitability across key markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight by leading overall direction, performance, and staff development of the Special Projects Program, ensuring alignment with regional and national business goals.
• Manage full P&L responsibility for the SPG, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance related to transportation and heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Client Development & Project Execution:
  Cultivate relationships with public agencies, DOTs, and infrastructure partners. Lead client pursuits, strategic partnerships, and ensure successful project delivery from proposal through completion.
• Mentor a high-performing team of project managers and technical staff. Provide guidance on complex technical decisions, QA/QC standards, and ensure consistent excellence in deliverables.
• Collaborate across ECS subsidiaries to align on project scopes, schedules, and fee structures. Ensure internal invoicing and project tracking processes support client expectations and business goals.
• Refine and enhance internal tracking tools and systems to drive project visibility, reporting accuracy, and on-time performance across the SPG.
• Develop and lead targeted training initiatives related to specialized project requirements, ensuring staff are equipped to meet evolving client demands.
• Business Development & Market Expansion:
  Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities within the region. Engage in proactive marketing and positioning activities to expand ECS’s footprint in transportation and infrastructure markets.
• Client Relationship Management:
  Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, ensuring satisfaction, repeat business, and alignment with long‑term goals.

• 15+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, civil construction, or CMT as a professional engineer and project manager.
• Proven leadership experience at the regional or executive level in civil engineering, geotechnical and/or construction materials testing, specifically on transportation and heavy civil consulting programs.
• Strong background in public sector business development and project delivery (DOT, municipal, or large civil projects).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage profit centers and lead cross-functional teams across multiple geographies.
• Licensed PE is required.

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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