Subsidiary Regional Manager - Transportation and Heavy Civil

ECS is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to oversee our Special Projects Program (SPG) across the southwest region. This is a high-impact role designed for a results-driven executive with deep expertise in geotechnical engineering in the transportation, heavy civil infrastructure, and public sector. As a Regional Manager, you'll be responsible for the continued growth, direction, and performance of our SPG operations-building strong client relationships, leading multidisciplinary teams, serving as a Principal Engineer as needed, and driving profitability across key markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight by leading overall direction, performance, and staff development of e Special Projects Program, ensuring alignment with regional and national business goals.

• Manage full P&L responsibility for the SPG, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance related to transportation and heavy civil infrastructure projects.

• Client Development & Project Execution: Cultivate relationships with public agencies, DOTs, and infrastructure partners. Lead client pursuits, strategic partnerships, and ensure successful project delivery from proposal through completion.

• Mentor a high-performing team of project managers and technical staff. Provide guidance on complex technical decisions, QA/QC standards, and ensure consistent excellence in deliverables.

• Collaborate across ECS subsidiaries to align on project scopes, schedules, and fee structures. Ensure internal invoicing and project tracking processes support client expectations and business goals.

• Refine and enhance internal tracking tools and systems to drive project visibility, reporting accuracy, and on-time performance across the SPG.

• Develop and lead targeted training initiatives related to specialized project requirements, ensuring staff are equipped to meet evolving client demands.

• Business Development & Market Expansion: Identify and pursue strategic growth opportunities within the region. Engage in proactive marketing and positioning activities to expand ECS's footprint in transportation and infrastructure markets.

• Client Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, ensuring satisfaction, repeat business, and alignment with long-term goals.

• 15+ years of experience in in geotechnical engineering and/or CMT as a professional engineer and project manager.

• Proven leadership experience at the regional or executive level in geotechnical and/or construction materials testing, specifically on transportation and heavy civil consulting programs

• Strong background in public sector business development and project delivery (DOT, municipal, or large civil projects)

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage profit centers and lead cross-functional teams across multiple geographies

• Licensed PE is required

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 2,800 employees in 100+ offices and testing facilities coast to coast. ECS is currently ranked #64 in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms (April 2024), #144 in Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms (October 2024) and #28 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (June 2024). For additional information about ECS click here.

We love our employees and we show this through providing some great benefits, including paid time off, health and other insurance plans, retirement and college savings plans, and more. Click here to learn more about the great benefits at ECS.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.