About this opportunity
ECS Group of Companies lists this Engineering Branch Manager opportunity in birmingham, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ECS Limited is seeking an experienced engineering leader to manage our Birmingham office. As the Engineering Branch 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.
Required Experience & Skills
10+ 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 preferred.
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 with geotechnical emphasis.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) preferred; If unlicensed, ability to obtain licensure within six months of hire 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 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: is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
Who can apply
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