Responsibilities
ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Principal Engineer to join our Charlottesville field services team in a dynamic work environment. In this role, you'll be primarily responsible for ensuring that the quality and performance on a variety of projects meet our standards and will consult with clients and project teams to ensure goals and deadlines from proposal to final review are met.
Responsibilities- Provides enterprise-level technical expertise and oversight across CMT projects
- Performs final technical review and approval of reports, calculations, and deliverables
- Ensures technical quality, consistency, and adherence to standards across projects and teams
- Oversees project performance and supports resolution of complex or high-risk issues
- Mentors Associate Principals, Senior Project Managers, and technical staff
- Leads business development efforts and expands client relationships
- Prepares and reviews proposals, contracts, and major project decisions
- Supports department and office financial performance (P&L awareness)
- Assists with staffing decisions and workforce planning
- Represents the organization as a technical expert in the industry and community
- Participates in leadership activities, including review committees and internal governance
- Provides cross-functional support across departments and service lines
Career Development- As your experience with us grows, ECS will support you in advancing in your career with the potential for advanced certifications and reviewer status with additional benefits through professional training programs.
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications- 12 years of related experience with a professional engineering or geology license per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
- Or, 16 years of related experience with certifications per ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
- High school diploma or GED required
- Bachelor of Science in any of the multi-disciplined Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, and Geology is preferred
- Per the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures, maintain licenses and/or certifications as necessary for the work performed or managed
- If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
- Established reputation as a technical expert in construction materials testing
- Strong regional or multi-regional client relationships
- Proven success in business development and revenue growth
- Advanced technical expertise across construction materials testing disciplines
- Proven leadership and decision-making capability at an organizational level
- Strong business development and client relationship skills
- Extensive experience in project management, risk management, and consulting
- Ability to perform and sign as the final technical review of reports and calculations
- Strong understanding of regional geologic conditions and industry challenges
- Proficiency with advanced analysis software
- Ability to mentor senior technical staff and future leaders
- Strong financial and operational awareness
- Professional training programs as required in the ECS Senior Technical Staff Policies and Procedures
Military Qualifications- The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education, certification, and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
The expected pay range for this role and location is $95k - $115k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
