Construction Materials Team Leader
What You'll Do:
ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Field Services Team Leader to join our San Antonio team. We offer opportunities for professional development with additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience. The Team Leader is responsible for leading and managing a team of field technicians to ensure the successful execution of construction materials testing services. This role oversees daily operations, including scheduling, staffing, training, and quality control, while supporting project delivery and financial performance. The Team Leader serves as the primary leader for field staff, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and efficiently while maintaining a positive customer service attitude and demonstrating ECS Core Values.
Responsibilities
Leads and supervises a team of construction materials testing technicians
Manages day-to-day field operations, including scheduling and resource allocation
Ensures projects are staffed with properly trained and qualified technicians
Promotes and enforces safety policies and the proper use of PPE
Manages field equipment calibration, maintenance, and inventory
Communicates daily with technicians, project managers, and contractors
Supports recruiting and staffing to maintain appropriate team levels
Reviews field reports to ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness
Performs field testing, observation, and inspection as needed
Supports Project Managers and Department leadership with project execution
Participates in project meetings and client interactions
Supports business development and client relationship activities
May manage construction materials testing projects
Performs other leadership, operational, and technical duties as assigned
Career Development
As your experience grows, ECS will:
Support you in further enhancing your professional skills as a leader.
Encourage continued participation in internal and external training programs and certification opportunities provided by organizations such as ACI, ASNT, AWS, ICC, NICET, NRCA, RCI, various State DOTs, WACEL, and others, as appropriate.
What We're Looking For:
Required Qualifications
4 years of related experience
High school diploma or GED required
Maintain basic certifications and any advanced certifications necessary for the work performed as per the ECS Technician Certification Policy
If driving for or on behalf of any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
Strong professional communication skills (verbal and written)
Dependable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
Strong understanding of construction materials testing principles and standards
Ability to evaluate test results for specification compliance
Strong organizational and operational management skills
Ability to lead teams and manage multiple priorities
Proficiency with electronic devices and MS Office
Knowledge of company systems, procedures, and workflows
Ability to coordinate field activities and staffing effectively
Must be able to occasionally lift a minimum of 85 pounds
Knowledge of ECS systems and procedures is a plus
Military Qualifications:
The following US Military ranks will qualify for this position IF they also meet the education and certification requirements from the above section titled "Required Qualifications": E-5
Who We Are:
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), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2026) and #38 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2026). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.