Construction Manager in Hammond

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionTitle: Construction Manager
Location: Hammond, Indiana
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $115K–$130K
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision
Sterling Engineering is looking for a Construction Manager in the Chicagoland area. This opportunity supports capital and facility projects across industrial environments including steel, oil & gas, chemical, and life sciences.
Job Duties:

• Plan, direct, and manage engineering and construction projects from concept through commissioning.
• Oversee general contractors and field installation of building and process systems.
• Develop scopes of work, budgets, cost estimates, schedules, and bid packages.
• Coordinate with equipment vendors, manage procurement activities, and track project costs.
• Review field progress, initiate change orders as needed, and support start-up activities.
• Ensure compliance with construction, equipment, and safety standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 5–10 years of construction or project management experience in industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, budgeting, and contractor coordination.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable working in a field-based role with in-office time as needed and occasional overtime.

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