--- title: Group Manager at ECS Group of Companies description: ECS Group of Companies is hiring for the Group Manager role in Baton Rouge, LA. Full-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/group-manager-at-ecs-group-of-companies-01a0b3d0-d576-7a12-9eeb-2f843fa67a94 date: 2026-09-27T23:33:36Z og_description: Join ECS Group of Companies as Group Manager in Baton Rouge, LA. Full-time role. Requires 8+ years of experience. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/sa7zba.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | ECS Group of Companies | | **Location** | Baton Rouge, LA | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 25, 2026 | ## Description Position & Office Overview As a Group Manager, you strive to lead both your team and your profits. You have extensive experience both out on the field as well as handling the “business” side of geotechnical engineering. Engineers, technicians, and project managers look to you for mentoring both technically and in building client relationships. You know how to set the bar high and not only achieve that goal yourself – but bring others along with you. You are extremely hard working and strive to ensure that your team delivers the best quality. You get the “big” picture and want to contribute accordingly – and that’s why you’ll have all the opportunity for career growth within our company you’ll want. Responsibilities ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Baton Rouge office. As the Group Manager, you will oversee engineering projects, staff, business development, and day-to-day operations for the branch. **Responsibilities:**  - Manage multidisciplinary engineering projects including geotechnical and construction materials projects. - Assemble project teams and provide leadership throughout the full project lifecycle. - Oversee project financials, resource allocation, schedules, and deliverables. - Ensure quality control, safety standards, and engineering best practices are maintained. - Perform technical review of engineering designs, drawings, plans, and specifications. - Pursue new business opportunities through networking, proposals, and client relationships. - Manage branch budgets, forecasts, hiring, and staff development. - Promote company values, positive culture, and high employee engagement. Qualifications **Required Experience & Skills:**  - 8+ years of technical and managerial experience. - Demonstrated leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills. - Strong business acumen with P&L experience. - Excellent project management and organizational abilities. - Committed to safety and engineering excellence. - Knowledge of local/regional engineering climate. **Required Education & Certifications:**  - BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering. **Preferred Education & Certifications:**  - MS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college/university with a concentration in geotechnical engineering. - Licensed Professional Engineer (PE). 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 - Employee Development - Project Management - Construction - Business Acumen - Quality Control - Professional Engineer - Relationship Building - ABET Accreditation - Soil Mechanics - Business Development - Leadership - Employee Engagement - Relationship Management - Organizational Skills - Profit And Loss (P&l) Management - Communication - Resource Allocation - Budgeting ## How to Apply [Apply for this position](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/group-manager-at-ecs-group-of-companies-01a0b3d0-d576-7a12-9eeb-2f843fa67a94?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Related - [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown)