Highlights
The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial construction and MEP systems, with proven experience managing construction activities, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and supporting projects through delivery. Sector: Industrial / MEP We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team and provide on-site leadership across complex industrial and MEP projects.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Goldsboro, NC |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Website | http://www.sterling-engineering.com |
Description
Title: Construction Manager
Location: Goldsboro, NC
Hire Type: Contract
Compensation: $80/hr
Benefits: As a contract employee of Sterling, you are eligible to receive a Full Employee Benefits Package that includes paid time off, paid holidays, 3 medical plans to choose from, dental & vision plans, 401(k), and an Employee Stock Ownership (ESOP) plan.
Must have Skill Set: Industrial Facility Construction, Owner's Rep experience
Overview:
Sector: Industrial / MEP
We are looking for an experienced Construction Manager to join our team and provide on-site leadership across complex industrial and MEP projects.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial construction and MEP systems, with proven experience managing construction activities, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and supporting projects through delivery. A key part of the role will be managing and coordinating change management activities, ensuring changes are properly assessed, documented, communicated, and implemented.
This is a predominantly site-based position, with approximately 80% of the role expected to be performed on-site.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
o Provide day-to-day construction management and leadership on-site.
o Oversee industrial construction activities and coordinate MEP packages.
o Coordinate contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
o Monitor construction progress against the project programmes and key milestones.
o Identify and escalate construction risks, issues, delays, and potential impacts to delivery.
o Support the coordination and sequencing of MEP and industrial construction activities.
o Manage and support change management processes, ensuring changes are properly assessed, documented, tracked, and communicated.
o Assess the potential impact of changes on project scope, cost, schedule, and delivery.
o Work closely with project management, commercial, engineering, and client teams to manage project changes effectively.
o Lead regular site meetings, progress reviews, and coordination meetings.
o Monitor contractor performance and ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, programmes, and project requirements.
o Maintain accurate project and construction documentation.
o Provide regular reporting on construction progress, risks, changes, and key project issues.
o Support project completion, commissioning, and handover activities.
Qualifications:
Experience, Knowledge and Key Skills
o Proven experience as a Construction Manager or in a similar senior construction role.
o Strong experience working on industrial construction projects.
o Good knowledge and understanding of MEP systems and installations.
o Demonstrable experience with change management within a construction or project environment.
o Experience managing contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and wider project stakeholders.
o Strong understanding of construction programmes, sequencing, and project delivery.
o Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
o Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
o A proactive, hands-on approach to construction management.
o The ability and willingness to work on-site in Goldsboro, NC approximately 80% of the time.
Qualifications
o Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required.
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.