Civil Engineer Project Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Chicago, IL
5 days ago

$165,000–$190,000 Per Year

Highlights

This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with a proven background managing transportation infrastructure projects, developing strong client relationships, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership Manage construction management and roadway engineering projects from planning through construction.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Chicago, IL
Industry	Staffing/Employment Agencies
Salary	$165,000–$190,000 Per Year
Company Size	500 to 999 employees
Year Founded	1969
Website	http://www.sterling-engineering.com

Description

Title: Civil Engineer Project Manager
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $165,000–$190,000 + Bonus
Benefits: 401(k) with company match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Parental Leave, Short-Term Disability, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Employee Ownership Pathway

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer Project Manager to join a growing leadership team. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with a proven background managing transportation infrastructure projects, developing strong client relationships, and leading multidisciplinary teams. This role offers the opportunity to influence organizational growth while advancing toward long-term leadership and employee ownership.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Manage construction management and roadway engineering projects from planning through construction.
Lead project teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule and within budget.
Coordinate project activities with clients, stakeholders, subconsultants, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
Monitor project performance, project financials, schedules, and resource allocation.

Client Relationship Management

Serve as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for clients.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, counties, municipalities, and other public agencies.
Represent the organization at industry events, professional organizations, and client meetings.

Business Development

Support strategic growth initiatives and market expansion efforts.
Participate in proposal preparation, teaming strategies, interviews, and pursuit planning.
Identify new business opportunities and strengthen the organization's presence within the transportation infrastructure market.

Team Leadership

Mentor engineers, inspectors, and project staff.
Support professional development and succession planning initiatives.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment focused on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field required.
Master's degree preferred.
Current Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Documentation of Quantities Certification preferred.
10+ years of experience managing highway and roadway projects.
Experience with building and roadway construction management.
Strong knowledge of IDOT, CDOT, Illinois Tollway, and other transportation agency systems and operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and client presentations.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary: $165,000–$190,000
Annual performance-based bonus opportunities
401(k) with company match
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term Disability coverage
Professional development and continuing education support
Leadership development opportunities
Employee ownership pathway for qualified leaders

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.

About Company

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.