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What You'll Do:
ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Field Services Team Leader to join our Baton Rouge 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.
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).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
What You'll Do:
ECS Limited is offering a unique opportunity for a talented and certified Field Services Team Leader to join our Baton Rouge 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.
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).
ECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more, click here.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in associate team leader jobs.
- 1-3 years of supervisory or team lead experience in a relevant industry
- Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and performance-manage front-line staff
- Proficiency with scheduling software, inventory systems, or point-of-sale platforms
- Strong verbal communication and conflict resolution skills
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate or bachelor's degree often preferred
- Availability for variable shifts including evenings, weekends, and peak periods
Tips for Your Associate Team Leader Job Search
Tailor your resume for shift accountability
Hiring managers for associate team leader roles scan for evidence you've owned outcomes on a shift, not just supported a supervisor. Quantify headcount you coordinated, attendance gaps you resolved, or service targets you hit during your watch.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists associate team leader openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your industry vertical
An associate team leader role in distribution centers differs sharply from one in a bank branch or clinic. Filter openings by industry keyword so your experience maps cleanly to the day-to-day expectations the hiring manager already has in mind.
Prepare a conflict resolution example in advance
Interviewers for associate team leader positions almost always ask how you handled a disagreement between team members or a difficult employee situation. Have one specific, resolved example ready that shows how you kept productivity and morale intact.
Show cross-training depth on your resume
Employers promoting from within or hiring externally want associate team leaders who can backfill multiple positions. List every workflow, system, or department you've trained in, even informally, because cross-functional flexibility is a primary differentiator at this level.
Follow up with operational specifics after interviews
A follow-up note that references a specific operational challenge the manager mentioned, such as onboarding speed or shrink reduction, signals you listened and can contribute immediately. Generic thank-you notes rarely move the needle at this level.
Associate Team Leader Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most associate team leaders?
The companies hiring the most associate team leaders right now include Target, Whole Foods Market, and Tractor Supply, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Ohio, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. High-volume hiring tends to cluster in retail, healthcare, and logistics operations that run multiple daily shifts.
How many associate team leader jobs are remote?
About 19% of associate team leader openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting that most roles require on-site presence to supervise staff and manage daily operations. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are administrative coordination, training facilitation, and back-office operations roles within larger organizations.
How do you become an associate team leader?
Start by building front-line experience in your target industry, then actively take on informal leadership responsibilities like training new hires or covering for a supervisor. Document those contributions on your resume, pursue any internal leadership development programs your employer offers, and apply to associate team leader postings that align with the workflows you already know well.
Can you get an associate team leader job with little or no experience?
Some employers, particularly in retail and food service, hire candidates with no prior supervisory title if they demonstrate reliability, strong coworker relationships, and situational judgment. Highlighting moments where you resolved a problem independently, trained a colleague, or stepped up during a staffing gap can substitute for a formal lead title when experience is limited.
What does the associate team leader interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a phone screen focused on availability and basic background, followed by an in-person or video interview with a store manager, operations supervisor, or HR coordinator. Behavioral questions about handling conflict, managing attendance issues, and hitting productivity targets are standard. Some employers add a brief role-play or situational scenario before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to associate team leader jobs?
You can find and apply to associate team leader jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Find roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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