Construction Materials Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities

Join ECS as a CMT Senior Project Manager and help shape the built environment across Denver, CO . This highly visible, senior-level role is ideal for a professional who thrives at the intersection of fieldwork, leadership, and client service. With strong growth potential, ownership opportunities (ESOP), and a supportive team culture, this is more than a job , i t's a long-term career path

• Lead project management and execution of multiple active Construction Materials Testing ( CMT ) and geotechnical projects from start to finish.
• Review and finalize daily field reports, lab data, and project deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and timeliness.
• Supervise and mentor a team of field technicians, junior engineers, and admin staff.
• Assign training and conduct quality checks on their work.
• Manage client relationships for a large amount of clients/ accounts across various sectors; public, private, industrial, residential and more.
• Represent ECS in industry organizations and host client-facing educational sessions.
• Oversee contracts, change orders, invoicing, and collections. Track and manage project budgets and profitability.
• Perform site visits and maintain direct involvement with key projects to ensure quality assurance and issue resolution.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear communication, technical insight, and consistent follow-up.
• Collaborate with department leadership on staffing, resource planning, and team integration.

• As your experience grows, ECS will support you in enhancing your professional skills with the potential for additional mentoring, leadership, and advanced certifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in CMT, geotechnical, or related civil engineering projects.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to local job sites.
• Strong communication skills and proven project management experience.
• Ability to prioritize work under pressure and manage multiple project timelines.

• PE (Professional Engineer) license highly preferred.
• Additional certifications such as ACI, ICC, NICET Level II or III in Soils, Concrete, and Asphalt.
• Deep understanding of ASTM and AASHTO standards for field and laboratory testing.
• Experience with in-situ testing (e.g., density, moisture), cone penetration testing (CPT), rebar inspection, bolting, welding, and concrete strength validation.
• Prior success in business development or client-facing roles.

The expected pay range for this role and location is $90,000 - $115,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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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