Job Description

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Assistant Staff Project Manager to join our Charlotte team and advance in a dynamic work environment. No prior experience is needed, as you'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to learn to safely perform a variety of tasks, including field work alongside other staff members and the early stages of project management.

Responsibilities

• Assisting staff with field tasks supporting various construction materials testing projects; Some office work may be performed as you begin to learn about the life cycle of the project.
• Field testing of materials including soils and aggregate, foundations, reinforced and post-tensioned concrete, masonry, structural steel, asphalt pavement, and fireproofing.
• Document site observations and results in daily reports using proprietary software for construction materials testing (CMT) projects.
• Interact and collaborate with colleagues and clients, including keeping entire project team informed of changing site conditions and additional testing requested on project sites; May require attending project meetings as requested.
• Begin to learn how to classify soil.

Career Development

As your experience grows, ECS will:

• Support you in enhancing your professional skills to advance and grow with us.
• Encourage participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Bachelor of Science in any of the following: Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, Materials Science Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Geology; Note: Construction Management degrees and certain Technology degrees may not be considered; Role requires a degree with the ability to obtain advanced licensure (Professional Engineer (PE), Professional Geologist (PG), etc).
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance.
• Interest in project management, consulting, and business development.
• Functional knowledge of CMT principles and applications, as well as ASTM laboratory standards.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Sound understanding of heavy construction safety, practices, and procedures.

Military Qualifications:

• The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and licenses requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications":
• E-5

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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 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 #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit:

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

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