Onsite Industrial Construction Manager (Field Lead)

Sterling Engineering; Summit (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support capital and infrastructure projects within a live manufacturing environment. This long-term contract role emphasizes a strong onsite and field-based presence, coordinating contractors, monitoring progress, safety, and schedule, and partnering with plant operations, engineering, maintenance and EHS.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple small to mid-sized projects, ranging from approximately $250K to $1M, while

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in industrial construction or manufacturing settings.
• Proven ability to manage multiple small- to mid-sized capital projects.
• Strong knowledge of safety programs and field execution.
• Effective communication with Operations, Engineering and EHS teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractors and subcontractors within an active manufacturing facility.
• Monitor field progress, safety, quality, and schedule performance.
• Support project scoping through completion on $250K–$1M projects.
• Maintain daily field presence and coordinate with plant stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to site safety requirements and permits.
• Assist with project reporting and documentation.
• Work onsite daily with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams.

Skills

Construction management

Contractor coordination

Field safety

Industrial environment

Job description

Sterling Engineering is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to support capital and infrastructure projects within a live manufacturing environment. This long-term contract role emphasizes a strong onsite and field-based presence, coordinating contractors, monitoring progress, safety, and schedule, and partnering with plant operations, engineering, maintenance and EHS.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple small to mid-sized projects, ranging from approximately $250K to $1M, while