Senior Engineering Project Manager at Sterling Engineering

Position: Engineering Project Manager

Location: Hammond, IN 46320 - 100% onsite

Join a world-class engineering team driving one of the most significant industrial transformation programs in North America!

I am looking for a Sr Engineering Project Manager to oversee large-scale CAPEX projects ($100M–$700M each) focused on modernizing existing assets and constructing new state-of-the-art facilities. These are contractor-led, vendor-managed environments where your leadership, coordination, and execution skills will have a direct, visible impact.

Key Project Areas

• Modernization and automation of existing mill operations
• Greenfield and brownfield process facility construction
• Process control upgrades and system integrations
• Civil, mechanical, electrical, and foundation engineering coordination
• Collaboration with OEMs, EPCs, and contractors in vendor-managed environments

What You'll Do:

• Lead full-scope project management from concept through completion.
• Manage multiple capital projects simultaneously, ranging from $100M–$700M.
• Manage multiple capital projects from concept through commissioning.
• Oversee contractors, OEMs, and engineering partners.
• Control budgets, schedules, and quality for major modernization efforts.
• Partner with senior leadership to deliver complex, high-value initiatives.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline (required).
• 5–15+ years managing large industrial CAPEX projects (steel, aluminum, paper, or heavy manufacturing).
• Strong project controls and contractor management experience.
• PMP preferred; Electrical PMs highly desired.

Overview: Sterling Engineering / Staffing has a rich history of delivering top talent to our clients. We are a nationwide Staffing Firm that has been in business for over 56 years. With over 200 currently active clients, Sterling works within the Automation, Energy, Facilities, Information Technology, Food, Logistics / Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Packaging, Life Sciences, Pharmaceuticals, Engineering and R&D industries.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.