Construction Materials Department Manager

ECS CORPORATE SERVICES, LLC • West Valley City, UT • 10h ago

Responsibilities

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 PandL in collaboration with senior leadership

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and reporting standards

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Qualifications

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

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 #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, click here.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity [EO] employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ra ce, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or other protected category. E-verify and federal drug-free work place compliant.

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