Build team-oriented relationships with office managers to provide leadership, oversight, and mentoring support in seeking out business opportunities for the assigned offices.
Evaluate market opportunities, trends, and successes in other regions.
Apply best management practices within the region where appropriate.
Provide strategic direction and oversight of Regional Managers and Subsidiary Directors.
Take the lead and coordinate regional business opportunities.
Seek project leads and marketing opportunities across regions.
Participate in trade association conferences and seek out project opportunities, including regional-based as well as national contract agreements.
Oversee and participate in regional market segmentation groups to provide leadership in their efforts.
Promote team work and the company-wide resources available
Qualifications
10 years of related experience, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in a supervisory role as leader of a branch office required
BS or MS from an ABET accredited college/university in Civil Engineering, or related field
Must have a P.E. or P.G. license, or equivalent, or be capable of obtaining licensure within six months following the date of hire
If driving for, or on behalf of, any ECS subsidiary, a valid driver's license is required
Strong marketing and business development abilities, proven successful P&L responsibility, and strong leadership skills
Excellent decision-making skills
Team player that embraces team building
Entrepreneurial drive for results and proven ability to attain goals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The expected pay range for this role and location is $250k - $350k/year. The final agreed-upon compensation will be determined based on specific location and other individual qualifications.
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 building science + infrastructure consulting services. We are employee-owned with more than 3,00 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 #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.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Irvine, CA
Industry
Engineering Services
Salary
$250,000–$350,000 Per Year
Company Size
1,500 to 1,999 employees
Year Founded
1988
Website
http://www.ecslimited.com/
About Company
Why ECS? We have grit. What does that mean for you? We are problem solvers who approach obstacles with a fearless attitude. From trekking knee deep through swamplands to rappelling off of buildings, we do whatever it takes to safely get the job done! We have guts. The footprint of our company allows us to be nimble. With exceptional expertise and locations across the nation, we have the strength to support your project. We are resilient. We will ask the right questions, listen to your concerns and deliver. The opportunities to collaborate and think outside the box are infinite. We take initiative. The work we do sometimes does not have an easy solution. It takes drive, determination and the ability to connect people and ideas to achieve remarkable results. We bring tenacity. To put it plainly, we provide geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, environmental consulting, and facilities engineering services. From conception to completion, our boots are made for working.