Associate Principal, Construction Materials Testing (CMT)

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Associate Principal to join our Pittsburghfield services team in a dynamic work environment. In this role, you'll be primarily responsible for the quality and supervision of performance on a variety of projects and will consult with clients and project teams to ensure project goals and deadlines from proposal to final review are met.

Responsibilities

• Oversee various CMT projects, review technical report reviews, prepare and review proposals, and assist with management of your department and P&L.
• Provide technical expertise and support CMT staff through mentorship, training, and development.
• Actively mentor junior project managers and support overall development of your team, including collaborating with other managers and internal recruiters to make staffing decisions.
• Host or attend project meetings with clients and provide technical resolutions of issues as requested.
• Successfully market our services while establishing new and maintaining existing client relationships.

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.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• A minimum of 8 full years of relevant experience, to include drafting, reviewing, and approving technical reports.
• Professional licensure including Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG).
• Must have designation as a senior reviewer at your current or previous firm; detailed information on ECS' senior reviewer policy may be shared at time of interview or offer.
• Maintain all necessary licenses and certifications for compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
• Must have valid driver's license and insurance if driving on behalf of ECS.
• Strong marketing skills with the ability to establish and maintain client relationships.
• Excellent communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Demonstrated technical competence, leadership, safety, and professionalism.
• Expert knowledge of CMT principles, applications, and ASTM laboratory standards.
• Excellent leadership and decision-making skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, peers, and supervisors.

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 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.

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