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| **Company** | ECS Group of Companies |
| **Location** | Baton Rouge, LA |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 |
## Description

Responsibilities  

The Geotechnical Staff Project Manager I supports geotechnical engineering and construction materials testing (CMT) projects through technical analysis, reporting, and project coordination activities. This role is primarily office-based, with some field exposure for training, and involves assisting with project execution, budgeting, and documentation. The Geotechnical Staff Project Manager I develops technical and project management skills while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating an understanding of ECS Core Values.

**Responsibilities**

- Supports preparation of geotechnical reports, including analysis and recommendations
- Manages construction materials testing (CMT) tasks, including daily report review and issue tracking
- Assists with project budgeting and prepares invoices
- Supports preparation of proposals for geotechnical and CMT projects
- Performs or assists with boring and test pit layout and site access evaluation
- Prepares drilling packages and obtains utility clearances
- Conducts research on local geologic conditions
- Assists with supervision of field investigations and drilling activities
- Performs or supports in-situ testing and soil classification
- Reviews field reports and supports documentation of project data
- Communicates with project teams, contractors, and field personnel
- Performs other technical, field, and project support tasks as assigned

Qualifications  

**Required Qualifications**

- 0 years of related experience

- Bachelor and/or Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Geology, or similar is required

- A professional license is not required in this position, but it is necessary to progress in your career

- If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required

- Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

- Strong organizational and time management skills

- Basic knowledge of geotechnical principles and applications

- Basic knowledge of construction materials testing and ASTM standards

- Ability to work effectively with teams, clients, and supervisors

- Developing project management and client communication skills

- Basic familiarity with geotechnical software (developing)

- Self-motivated and responsible work ethic

**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

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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,200 employees in 125 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 #38 in Zweig Group’s Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: [www.ecslimited.com.](https://www.ecslimited.com/ "https://www.ecslimited.com/")

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click [here](https://www.ecslimited.com/eeo/ "https://www.ecslimited.com/eeo/").
## Skills

- Project Management
- Construction
- Site Investigation
- Self-Motivation
- Work Ethic
- Supervision
- Driver's License
- Materials Testing
- Client Communication
- Time Management
- Geotechnical Reporting
- Driving
- Issue Tracking
- Communication
- Amazon Elastic Container Service
- Budgeting
- ASTM Standards

## How to Apply

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