Engineering Project Manager (Level II)
Job Description
- Lead 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.
- Bachelor’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.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.
As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.
Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.
Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.