Sterling Engineering is partnering with a leading heavy industrial manufacturer to hire an Engineering Project Manager II in Gary, IN. This position will lead complex capital improvement projects within a large, active manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate has a strong engineering background and experience managing capital projects from initial scope and budgeting through construction, commissioning, and final handoff.

Location:

Gary, IN 46320

Salary:

$100,000-$125,000 + annual bonus

Hire Type:

Direct Hire Relocation:

Relocation assistance available

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), and annual bonus incentive. ResponsibilitiesLead capital engineering projects from concept and business case development through construction, commissioning, and closeout.

Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and change management activities.

Develop scopes of work, cost estimates, feasibility studies, and capital funding requests.

Manage projects typically up to $5M, with potential responsibility for projects valued up to $25M.Review engineering drawings, P&IDs, specifications, and equipment designs.

Coordinate outside engineering firms, contractors, equipment suppliers, and internal project teams.

Partner with operations, maintenance, procurement, finance, and EHS throughout project execution.

Oversee equipment installation, construction activities, testing, startup, and commissioning.

Ensure projects meet safety, environmental, technical, schedule, and budget requirements.

Support the use of modern project management, automation, and AI-based tools to improve project planning and execution. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Civil Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.5-7+ years of project management experience within heavy industrial or manufacturing environments.

Proven experience managing capital projects from scope development through commissioning.

Experience managing multimillion-dollar capital projects.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.

Strong project scheduling, budgeting, contractor management, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Experience working within an active manufacturing or industrial facility.

Steel, metals, mining, petrochemical, or similar heavy industrial experience is highly preferred.

PMP, OSHA

10/30, Primavera P6, EPCM, Lean, or Six Sigma experience is a plus. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.