What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Sterling Engineering?
We are seeking a Project Manager to serve as the primary point of contact for key clients in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. This individual will lead large-scale equipment installation projects, acting as the bridge between the customer and internal teams to ensure successful delivery from planning through commissioning.
This is a highly visible, client-facing role where you will manage complex, long-term projects and play a critical role in supporting the production of nuclear medicine.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the main point of contact for 2–3 major client accounts
- Lead end-to-end project execution, from planning through installation and startup
- Oversee on-site installation activities, ensuring timelines, quality, and safety standards are met
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, service, and contractors
- Manage customer relationships, including high-pressure situations and issue resolution
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety standards, and site requirements
- Support commissioning, validation, and turnover of equipment
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience managing demanding, customer-facing projects
- Strong communication skills and ability to handle high-pressure client interactions
- Experience leading projects involving equipment installation, commissioning, or startup
- Project management experience with external clients
- Site leadership experience in industrial or construction environments
- Familiarity with GMP or regulated environments
- Exposure to pharmaceutical or chemical manufacturing processes
- Understanding of automation systems (PLC, controls, industrial equipment)
- Knowledge of OSHA and site safety practices
Why Join Us?
- Work on impactful projects supporting life-saving technologies
- Lead large-scale, technically complex installations
- High visibility role with direct client interaction
- Opportunity to grow into senior leadership
Salary : $105,000 - $130,000