Project Engineering Manager

Tar Heel, NC 28392

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Project Management Job Number: 55445233 Compensation: $130000-150000 / year

Job Description

Title: Project Engineering Manager 

Location: Tar Heel, NC (Relocation Available) 

Overview:
Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: Annual Bonus Eligibility 
Pay:$125k-150k 

Job Summary:
  • We are seeking an experienced engineering professional to lead capital project design, planning, and execution. This role ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in compliance with applicable codes and standards while driving operational and technical excellence.

Job Duties:
  • Engineering Design & Planning: Develop preliminary designs, specifications, cost estimates, and feasibility studies. Establish design criteria, validate field conditions, and maintain as-built documentation.
  • Project Execution: Coordinate with vendors and contractors on layouts, utilities, installation schedules, and technical requirements. Review consultant deliverables and ensure design intent is met.
  • Project Development & Reporting: Lead pre-project studies, develop RFPs, evaluate proposals, and provide regular progress updates and technical reports to leadership.
  • Contract & Budget Management: Review bid packages, manage contracts, prepare budgets and project documentation, and ensure cost, scope, and schedule control throughout execution.
  • Leadership: Coach and develop team members while promoting a collaborative, high-performance work environment.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in leadership.
  • Strong knowledge of engineering design, project management, and construction planning.
  • Experience with engineering economics, contract administration, and national codes/standards.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.).
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.


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. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Herman Davis
Technical Recruiter

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. 

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