Geotechnical Senior Project Manager
ECS Ltd Memphis, Tennessee, United States
Civil Engineering · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Senior Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects, including scope development, technical analysis, and field exploration. They are also responsible for mentoring junior staff, ensuring quality control, and driving business development efforts.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of geotechnical engineering experience and hold a BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, or Geology. A Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license is required or must be obtainable within three months of hire.
Full description
Responsibilities
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced Geotechnical Senior Project Manager to manage key client projects in our Memphis office. In this role, you will lead project execution, provide technical oversight, ensure quality control, and mentor junior staff.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee full lifecycle of geotechnical engineering projects.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, and plans.
- Perform geotechnical analysis and engineering calculations.
- Supervise field exploration programs and interpret geotechnical data from boring layouts, utility clearances, and laboratory tests.
- Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications.
- Provide coaching and guidance to junior engineers and project managers.
- Assist with business development efforts through community involvement and client engagement.
- Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement.
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Qualifications
Required Experience & Skills:
- 5+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering.
- Strong technical aptitude and knowledge of geotechnical principles.
- Excellent project management and communication skills.
- Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
- Knowledge of industry standards and safety regulations.
- Business development experience.
Required Education & Certifications:
- BS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) required; if not currently licensed, must have the ability to obtain within three months of hire.
Preferred Education & Certifications:
- MS in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar.
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-7
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 #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 #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, click here.
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