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Construction Materials Department Manager

ECS Ltd

South Daytona, Florida

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology), Acceptance Testing, Budget Management, Business Development, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Management, Construction Materials Testing, Consulting, Corporate Compliance, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, Documentation, Engineering, Engineering Consulting, Field Trials, Forecasting, Green Construction, Laboratory, Laboratory Management, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Materials Management, Mentoring, Multitasking, On Site Support, Operational Support, Operations Management, Professional Engineer, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Revenue Forecasting, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Prospecting, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Operations, Technical Writing, Testing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
South Daytona, Florida
POSTED
30+ days ago
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
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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":
    • E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3
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.

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