Responsibilities
Ensure that all schedule requests are completed on-time, with properly trained technicians. Perform field visits as required and attend meetings as needed. Mentor technicians and either perform or assign training as needed. Work will be a combination of field and office work. Present a positive customer service attitude and understanding of ECS Core Values.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Essential Functions)
- Strong oral & written communication skills
- Dependable, self-motivated, responsible and detail-oriented
- Good understanding of construction materials testing principles, applications, and testing standards
- Good understanding of construction materials testing and evaluation techniques
- Ability to work effectively with clients, peers and supervisors as well as independently
- Proficiency with electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops
- Proficient with computers and MS Office
- Ability to evaluate test results in terms of specification compliance
- Must be able to frequently lift a minimum of 85 pounds
- Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus
Employee who has a good understanding of the occupation. Begin to learn about equipment management, quality control, as well as staffing and what overall success of the department looks like.
- Assist with management of field staff. Actively mentor and train field staff.
- Promote safety and safety culture and ensure proper PPE is used. Assist with company required safety training
- Assist with scheduling operations
- Calibration of field equipment and assist with maintenance of calibration schedule and records
- Assist with recruiting to maintain appropriate staff levels with collaboration and approval by your supervisor
- Daily communication with technicians, project managers, and general contractors
- Assist with inventory maintenance and organization of required supplies and equipment
- Assist with recruiting to maintain appropriate staff levels with collaboration and approval by your supervisor
- Perform field observation, testing, sampling, and inspection of soil, aggregates, concrete, grout, masonry, asphalt and structural steel placement as needed
- Proficiency with electronic devices including data entry and editing of data and documents required for daily field report submission
- Provide assistance to Project Managers, the Department Manager, and assist with administrative duties as needed
- Attend project meetings with field staff as needed
- May participate in business development, marketing, and client development
- May manage construction materials testing projects
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in construction materials testing.
- Valid driver's license (required for site visits or company vehicle use).
- Ability to lift up to 85 lbs multiple times per day.
- OSHA 10-hour certification or ability to obtain.
- Must hold 3 or more advanced certifications per company policy (NICET, ACI, ICC, WACEL, DOT, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience mentoring or training junior staff.
- Familiarity with electronic reporting systems (tablet, phone, laptop).
- Proficiency in reading site maps and interpreting technical specifications.
- Prior experience representing firm on full-time project assignments.
About Us
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 #66 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2025), #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.
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