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Project Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Westchester, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Business Development, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Employee Orientation, Engineering, Federal Laws and Regulations, Funding, Hydraulic Engineering, Hydrology, Leadership, Mentoring, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Evaluation, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Sales Presentation, Schedule Development, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Transportation Engineering, Water Utility
LOCATION
Westchester, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Posting: Project Manager (Municipal / Transportation Engineering) Edwin Hancock Engineering Company Westchester, Illinois Position Title: Project Manager for Municipal and/or Transportation Engineering Experience Level: 5–10 Years Employment Type: Full-Time We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a background in municipal and/or transportation engineering and a strong technical background in hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) modeling of sewer systems, to lead and manage infrastructure projects from concept through construction. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with proven experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets and schedules, and ensuring high-quality deliverables for public-sector clients. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal and transportation engineering projects. Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality to meet client expectations. Coordinate internal teams and external stakeholders, including municipalities, regulatory agencies, and contractors. Prepare and review technical reports, plans, and specifications. Oversee permitting, public engagement efforts, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Experience with hydrology and hydraulic modeling for projects analyzing sanitary, storm, and combined sewer systems with familiarity with PCSWWM, Hydroflow, or equivalent. Experience completing a Location Drainage Study or Technical Memorandum for a project involving Fed/State funding. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff. Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and client presentations. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. 5–10 years of experience in municipal and/or transportation engineering project management. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months. Demonstrated experience with roadway, storm, and sanitary utility improvements, water/wastewater, and infrastructure projects. Strong understanding of regulatory permitting processes and municipal standards. Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Why Join Us Opportunity to lead meaningful public infrastructure projects that improve local communities. Collaborative, team-oriented culture. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Professional development and growth opportunities. Additional Notes: For this position, we will evaluate their experience as a Project Manager. We are not looking for someone who could be one in the future. We want them to be engaged in the construction and design phases. In addition to a resume, we would like a letter that covers their relevant experience in a more conversational tone to provide a clearer picture of how they perform in their day-to-day role. Title: Project Manager – Municipal / Transportation EngineeringLocation: WestchesterHire Type: Direct HireSalary: $95,000 – $115,000Benefits: Medical, dental, visionSterling Engineering is looking for a Project Manager – Municipal / Transportation Engineering. This opportunity is with a collaborative engineering firm supporting public infrastructure projects. Job Duties:Lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal and transportation engineering projects from concept through construction. Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and contractors. Prepare and review technical reports, plans, and specifications. Oversee permitting, public engagement, and regulatory compliance. Perform and review hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for sanitary, storm, and combined sewer systems. Develop Location Drainage Studies or Technical Memoranda for federally or state-funded projects. Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff. Support business development through proposals and client presentations. Actively participate in both design and construction phases of projects. Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. 5–10 years of municipal and/or transportation engineering project management experience. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months. Experience with roadway, stormwater, sanitary utility, water/wastewater, and infrastructure improvements. Familiarity with H&H modeling tools such as PCSWWM, Hydroflow, or similar. Strong understanding of permitting processes and municipal standards. Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

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.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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