Construction Materials Senior Project Manager

Join ECS as a CMT Senior Project Manager and help shape the built environment across Denver, CO. This highly visible, senior-level role is ideal for a professional who thrives at the intersection of fieldwork, leadership, and client service. With strong growth potential, ownership opportunities (ESOP), and a supportive team culture, this is more than a job, it's a long-term career path

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project management and execution of multiple active Construction Materials Testing (CMT) and geotechnical projects from start to finish. 

• Review and finalize daily field reports, lab data, and project deliverables, ensuring technical accuracy and timeliness. 

• Supervise and mentor a team of field technicians, junior engineers, and admin staff. 

• Assign training and conduct quality checks on their work. 

• Manage client relationships for a large amount of clients/accounts across various sectors; public, private, industrial, residential and more. 

• Represent ECS in industry organizations and host client-facing educational sessions. 

• Oversee contracts, change orders, invoicing, and collections. Track and manage project budgets and profitability. 

• Perform site visits and maintain direct involvement with key projects to ensure quality assurance and issue resolution. 

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear communication, technical insight, and consistent follow-up. 

• Collaborate with department leadership on staffing, resource planning, and team integration. 

Career Development

• As your experience grows, ECS will support you in enhancing your professional skills with the potential for additional mentoring, leadership, and advanced certifications.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Materials Science Engineering, or related field. 

• 5+ years of experience in CMT, geotechnical, or related civil engineering projects. 

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to local job sites. 

• Strong communication skills and proven project management experience. 

• Ability to prioritize work under pressure and manage multiple project timelines. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• PE (Professional Engineer) license highly preferred. 

• Additional certifications such as ACI, ICC, NICET Level II or III in Soils, Concrete, and Asphalt. 

• Deep understanding of ASTM and AASHTO standards for field and laboratory testing. 

• Experience with in-situ testing (e.g., density, moisture), cone penetration testing (CPT), rebar inspection, bolting, welding, and concrete strength validation. 

• Prior success in business development or client-facing roles. 

The expected pay range for this role and location is $90,000 - $115,000/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.

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

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.