Ecs Group Of Companies
A global provider of integrated engineering, procurement, construction, and project management solutions.
Managing Principal
Lead geotechnical & CMT operations in Denver, managing P&L, growth, and team
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Lead regional geotechnical and CMT operations with full P&L, forecasting, and resource planning. • Develop, mentor, and retain a high‑performing team of engineers, technicians, and support staff. • Drive business development by generating new work and expanding existing client relationships. • Serve as key technical resource on complex geotechnical investigations, analysis, and design. • Guide proposal, scope, budget, and execution plan development for multidisciplinary projects. • Enhance ECS market visibility through outreach, industry involvement, and client engagement. • Oversee day‑to‑day office operations, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and performance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸geotech design
- ▸operations management
- ▸team leadership
- ▸business development
- ▸project planning
- ▸quality compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis preferred) from an ABET‑accredited university, have 12+ years of civil or geotechnical engineering experience with team and business management, and possess a Professional Engineer (PE) license or be able to obtain one in Colorado within three months of hire. Proven leadership in operational oversight, staff development, and client engagement is required, along with deep technical knowledge of subsurface investigations, foundation systems, and soil‑structure interaction, plus familiarity with CMT processes and laboratory standards. A master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering and experience with modeling software such as MicroStation, GeoStudio, LPile, gINT, and PLAXIS are preferred. • Hold a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering (geotechnical emphasis preferred) from an ABET‑accredited program. • Possess 12+ years of civil/geotechnical engineering experience with team and business management. • Maintain a Professional Engineer (PE) license or obtain one in Colorado within three months of hire. • Demonstrate deep expertise in subsurface investigations, foundation systems, and soil‑structure interaction. • Familiarity with construction materials testing (CMT) processes and laboratory standards. • Preferred: Master’s degree in Geotechnical or Civil Engineering and experience with modeling software (MicroStation, GeoStudio, LPile, gINT, PLAXIS).
Requirements
- ▸civil engineering
- ▸pe license
- ▸12+ years
- ▸geotechnical
- ▸microstation
- ▸plaxis
Benefits
As an Engineering Branch Manager, you are a highly motivated star player who thrives on strategic thinking and putting ideas into motion. Every project showcases both your technical expertise and business savvy, reflected in the strong growth of your branch. Junior and senior engineering staff look to you for mentorship both technically and in building client relationships, while your positive client interactions and business development skills contribute tremendously to ECS success. You see the big picture and have ample opportunity for career growth within the company. The expected salary range for this role is $140,000–$180,000 per year, with final compensation determined based on location and individual qualifications.
Work Environment
Hybrid