Construction Materials Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager role at ECS Group of Companies in Marietta. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn under the guidance of experienced professionals and advance in a dynamic work environment. No prior experience is required, as you will learn to safely perform a variety of tasks, including field work alongside other staff members and the early stages of project management.

• 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.
• Documenting 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 the 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.

• Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

• No experience required.
• Bachelor of Science in 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 a 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.

ECS is currently ranked #66 in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #144 in ENR’s Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #50 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2025). ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, .