Project Manager

Title:

Project Manager Location:

Lemont, IL Shift:

1st

Shift Hire Type:

Long Term Contract Pay Rate:

$45-$51 per hour (based on experience)

Compensation & Benefits:

As a contract employee of Sterling Engineering, you'll receive a full, competitive benefits package, including: Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Three Medical Plan Options Dental & Vision Coverage 401(k) Retirement Plan Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Sterling Engineering is hiring a Project Manager to support large-scale infrastructure, engineering, and technical projects within a highly respected national research environment. This is an outstanding opportunity for a project management professional who enjoys working on complex, high-visibility initiatives with real-world impact. You'll have the opportunity to lead projects from planning through execution and closeout while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams on technically advanced programs tied to critical infrastructure and long-term innovation efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage assigned projects to achieve scope, cost, and schedule objectives Develop and maintain integrated, resource-loaded project schedules Define project scope, technical requirements, sequencing, budgets, and timelines Perform critical path analysis, float analysis, and schedule forecasting Monitor project performance using Earned Value Management System (EVMS) methodologies Prepare and maintain performance reports including CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, and variance analysis Coordinate with project controls, Control Account Managers (CAMs), technical teams, and stakeholders Develop and maintain Project Execution Plans (PEPs) and related project documentation Support change management processes including baseline updates and configuration control Ensure consistency and integrity across project cost, schedule, and scope data Participate in subcontractor and stakeholder meetings regarding schedules, deliverables, and project status Identify project issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related technical field 5+ years of project management experience in engineering, infrastructure, construction, or technical environments Strong understanding of project management disciplines including scope, cost, schedule, risk, and EVMS Experience with integrated project controls and critical path scheduling methodologies Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling/reporting tools Experience preparing project performance reports, variance analysis, and forecasting metrics

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP Certification Experience working in DOE, government, infrastructure, or highly regulated project environments Familiarity with earned value reporting systems and advanced project controls methodologies Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.