Construction Materials Department Manager

ECS is looking for a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Group Supervisor to lead our Utah-based materials testing operations. This leadership role offers a unique opportunity to grow and shape a high-performing team in a rapidly expanding market. As an employee-owned firm (ESOP), you'll share in the success of our company while delivering technical excellence and operational leadership across high-impact projects in commercial real estate, industrial development, and transportation infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage day-to-day operations of the Construction Materials Testing department, including lab and field activities
• Plan and oversee inspections and material tests for foundations, pavements, retaining structures, structural steel, and concrete placement
• Assign and support technicians performing compaction testing, moisture-density testing, slump tests, and compressive strength testing
• Provide technical direction and mentorship to technicians, field engineers, and administrative staff
• Oversee quality assurance and control for testing and inspection services
• Perform technical reviews of field and laboratory reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards (e.g., ASTM, AASHTO, UDOT specs)
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients; support business development activities to win new work
• Represent ECS at industry networking events, professional association meetings, and community functions
• Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote ECS services within the Utah market
• Coordinate staff and equipment for job site testing of concrete, soils, asphalt, steel, and other construction materials
• Support proposal preparation, scoping, and budgeting efforts for new projects
• Track project progress and departmental profitability; manage group P&L in collaboration with senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and reporting standards

• High School Diploma or GED
• 12+ years of experience in Construction Materials Testing, Special Inspections, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven experience supervising technicians or managing a testing lab
• Valid driver's license (required if driving for or on behalf of ECS)

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Utah - preferred, not required
• Relevant certifications such as ACI, ICC (Post Tensioning, Structural Steel, Bolting), UDOT, AASHTO, Fireproofing, and Caulking
• Strong working knowledge of ASTM and AASHTO standards, UDOT specifications, and local building codes
• Established relationships with contractors, engineering firms, and public agencies in the Salt Lake City and broader Utah market
• Experience with proposal writing, project scoping, marketing, and client development

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":
• E-6/E-7/O-2/O-3

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.