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Senior Project Manager

Job in Northbrook, Cook County, Illinois, 60065, USA
Listing for: Sterling Engineering
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-06
Job specializations:
  • Business
    Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 160000 - 200000 USD Yearly USD 160000.00 200000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Total Cash Comp: $160K–$200K (Base up to $165K + 20% Bonus)

We are seeking two Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale industrial manufacturing projects across North America. These are high-visibility roles overseeing complex initiatives ranging from $1M–$35M in scope.

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Location: Fully remote, with strong preference for candidates based near a major airport hub —
Chicago (Northbrook preferred), Atlanta, Northern NJ, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, or Los Angeles.

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Travel: ~50% (U.S. & Mexico). No extended weekend stays expected.

Role Overview

One hire must be fully bilingual (near-native Spanish & English) and will lead significant consolidation initiatives in Mexico, including plant combinations, regulatory/permitting coordination, workforce transitions, and operational ramp-ups.

This individual will interact with government officials and executive leadership and must operate confidently in politically sensitive environments.

Leading U.S.

-based initiatives including:

  • Cap Ex projects
  • Asset transfer & reclamation
  • Greenfield & brownfield operations

Both roles may manage 3–4 projects simultaneously and require strong executive presence combined with hands-on plant engagement.

What We’re Looking For
  • 7–10+ years of Project Management experience in industrial manufacturing
  • Experience managing large, complex projects ($1M–$35M)
  • Background in plant shutdowns, asset transfers, commissioning, M&A integration
  • Exposure to regulatory, environmental, workforce, and real estate complexity
  • Ability to operate at both plant floor and executive levels
  • Preferred backgrounds: automotive, metal forming/welding/fabrication, plastics (injection molding 200–400 ton, blow molding), or heavy industrial environments.
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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