Structural Steel/Fireproofing Team Leader

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Field Services Team Leader to join our Chantilly team. We offer opportunities for professional development with additional incentives as you advance your skills and gain experience. In this role, you will be responsible for leading field operations, ensuring technical excellence, maintaining a strong safety culture, and supporting the continued growth of the department.

Leadership & Operations

• Supervise and lead a team of fireproofing, firestopping, and structural steel technicians.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the team while considering financial performance, productivity, and project requirements.
• Assist with field scheduling operations to ensure adequate staffing and efficient resource utilization.
• Work with recruiting and management to maintain appropriate staffing levels through hiring, onboarding, and retention efforts.
• Mentor, train, and develop junior field personnel to support career growth and technical competency.

Safety & Equipment Management

• Promote safety and a strong safety culture throughout all operations.
• Ensure proper PPE is utilized on project sites and assist with company-required safety training.
• Maintain, organize, and calibrate field equipment.
• Manage calibration schedules, records, and documentation to ensure compliance and operational readiness.
• Maintain sufficient inventory and organization of required supplies and equipment.

Field Activities

• Perform field observation, testing, sampling, and inspection activities as needed.
• Conduct structural steel inspections and evaluations in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Support fireproofing and firestopping inspection activities as required.
• Assist with construction materials testing and related field services as needed.
• May manage construction materials testing projects.

Communication & Administration

• Maintain daily communication with technicians, project managers, clients, and general contractors.
• Utilize electronic devices and software platforms for data entry, report preparation, and document management.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of daily field reports and project documentation.
• Provide assistance to Project Managers, Department Managers, and other leadership staff as needed.
• Assist with administrative duties related to field operations, personnel management, and project execution.
• Attend project meetings and client meetings as requested.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Participate in business development, marketing, and client development activities.
• Support client relationship management through responsive communication and technical expertise.
• Identify opportunities for service expansion and assist with proposal and project development efforts.

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.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of related experience.
• Must have and be willing to maintain basic certifications.
• Advanced certifications may be required based on the work performed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 85 pounds.
• Advanced understanding of construction materials testing principles, applications, and ASTM testing standards.
• Proficient at data interpretation and evaluation of CMT techniques and results.
• Experience performing field and/or laboratory tests on construction materials and the ability to evaluate test results in terms of specification compliance.
• Strong understanding of construction materials testing and evaluation techniques.
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Ability to work effectively with peers and supervisors.

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

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 facilities consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,000 employees in 100+ 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 #50 in Zweig Group's Hot Firm List (May 2025). For additional information about ECS, visit: www.ecslimited.com.

ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.