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Project Manager Civil

Sterling Engineering
Westchester, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Title: Project Manager – Municipal / Transportation Engineering

Location: Westchester

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Salary: $95,000 – $115,000

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision


Sterling Engineering is looking for a Project Manager – Municipal / Transportation Engineering. This opportunity is with a collaborative engineering firm supporting public infrastructure projects.


Job Duties:

  • Lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal and transportation engineering projects from concept through construction.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and contractors.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, plans, and specifications.
  • Oversee permitting, public engagement, and regulatory compliance.
  • Perform and review hydrology and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for sanitary, storm, and combined sewer systems.
  • Develop Location Drainage Studies or Technical Memoranda for federally or state-funded projects.
  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff.
  • Support business development through proposals and client presentations.
  • Actively participate in both design and construction phases of projects.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • 5–10 years of municipal and/or transportation engineering project management experience.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or ability to obtain within 12 months.
  • Experience with roadway, stormwater, sanitary utility, water/wastewater, and infrastructure improvements.
  • Familiarity with H&H modeling tools such as PCSWWM, Hydroflow, or similar.
  • Strong understanding of permitting processes and municipal standards.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran

Salary : $95,000 - $115,000

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