What You'll Do:
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
What We're Looking For:
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":
Who We Are:
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, click here.