Construction Materials Department Manager

ECS is seeking a CMT Department Manager to lead and grow its Construction Materials Testing group in Daytona Beach, FL. This role offers the opportunity to oversee high-visibility residential, commercial, and high-rise development projects throughout the region while managing both field operations and laboratory performance. If you are looking for a leadership role with a defined career path, measurable growth opportunities, and the ability to directly impact project success and team development, this is the kind of platform built for long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of construction materials testing and field services engineering projects from proposal through closeout
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of CMT engineers, project managers, field technicians, and laboratory personnel
• Oversee laboratory operations, scheduling, staffing, and quality control procedures
• Perform technical review of proposals, engineering reports, testing documentation, and calculations
• Track department budget, revenue, forecasts, utilization, and overall financial performance
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, developers, and internal engineering teams to ensure successful project execution
• Support business development efforts by maintaining existing client relationships and identifying new project opportunities
• Ensure compliance with company standards, project specifications, and applicable testing procedures
• Monitor project timelines, deliverables, and operational efficiency across multiple active projects
• Maintain a strong safety culture and reinforce quality assurance standards throughout field and laboratory operations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
• 6 to 8+ years of related engineering experience within construction materials testing and field services engineering
• Experience conducting laboratory testing, construction observation, field quality assurance testing, site grading, and supervising construction materials testing operations
• Experience managing teams, project schedules, and client relationships within a consulting engineering environment
• Strong technical writing and report review experience
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts, and departmental financial performance
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to drive accountability and team development

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Previous experience leading CMT operations for residential, commercial, or high-rise development projects
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary project teams in a consulting engineering environment
• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain licensure
• Experience supporting operational growth and client development initiatives

Why ECS

• Defined career ladder with visible advancement opportunities
• Diverse project portfolio across residential, commercial, and high-rise developments
• Opportunity to lead both technical operations and business performance
• Exposure to high-growth private sector development projects
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Compensation structure based on experience, technical background, leadership capability, and overall value brought to the team

Military Qualifications

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3

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 #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 #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, clickhere.