Senior Project Manager
Sterling Engineering - Wheeling, IL
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Senior Project Manager (2 Openings) Remote | 50% Travel (U.S. & Mexico) 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. ???? 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. ?? Travel: ~50% (U.S. & Mexico). No extended weekend stays expected. Role Overview 1?? Bilingual Senior Project Manager (Spanish Required) 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. 2?? Senior Project Manager North America Focus Leading U.S.-based initiatives including: Plant closures & consolidations CapEx projects Equipment decommissioning/commissioning Asset transfer & reclamation Greenfield & brownfield operations Both roles may manage 34 projects simultaneously and require strong executive presence combined with hands-on plant engagement. What Were Looking For 710+ 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 200400 ton, blow molding), or heavy industrial environments.
Created: 2026-03-05