Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Title: Construction Project Manager - Seismic Projects
Location: Aurora, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000+ (flexible for the right candidate)
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision

Sterling Engineering is looking for a Construction Project Manager to support seismic construction projects. This opportunity is with a growing team managing multiple concurrent commercial projects including hospitals and data centers.

Job Duties:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 18 active seismic construction projects in various phases.
• Oversee projects through the full lifecycle from planning through completion.
• Review blueprints and coordinate MEP-related project components.
• Manage schedules, approvals, documentation, and client communication.
• Balance multiple projects with varying timelines (typical turnaround ~90 days).
• Collaborate with engineering partners, estimators, and internal teams.
• Maintain strong client-facing communication and provide project updates.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of construction project management experience OR strong construction-related internships.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings and MEP systems required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams and clients.
• Proficiency with computers and project documentation tools.
• Experience with Bluebeam preferred; CAD or Revit experience is a plus.
• Ability to work onsite in Aurora, IL.

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

Conrad Bolster

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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