Posted August 23, 2026
Project Manager - Agribusiness
Sterling Engineering Inc.
Downers Grove, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Title: Project Manager – Agribusiness
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $120K–$155K/YR
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional company benefits
Location: Downers Grove, IL
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $120K–$155K/YR
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and additional company benefits
Sterling Engineering is looking for a Project Manager – Agribusiness to join a leading engineering consulting organization. This position will focus on brownfield projects within the agribusiness industry, supporting clients with project development, engineering, consulting, and execution.
Job Duties:
- Manage small to medium-sized projects from development through execution, including scope, schedule, budget, profitability, safety, and client satisfaction.
- Initially manage 2–3 projects, with larger projects potentially requiring dedicated project management.
- Coordinate project work between engineering disciplines and project teams.
- Develop, review, and approve project scopes, costs, schedules, and communications.
- Assist with project execution strategies and review drawings and specifications prior to permitting and construction.
- Monitor project scope and schedule changes and secure necessary change authorizations.
- Support preparation of proposals, specifications, scopes of work, and contract negotiations.
- Monitor project costs and quality to ensure profitability and technical performance.
- Identify project challenges and develop solutions to address scope, budget, and schedule issues.
- Implement cost-effective approaches to improve project design, construction costs, and productivity.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and outside consultants.
- Support business development and client relationship activities.
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams throughout project execution.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required; Mechanical, Process, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of project management experience.
- 5+ years of project management experience within engineering consulting and the agribusiness industry preferred.
- Strong experience with brownfield projects and agribusiness applications.
- Experience with industries such as starch, ethanol, vegetable oil, grain, oilseed, soybean, or other related agricultural processing is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of agribusiness terminology, industry standards, engineering practices, and client needs.
- Experience with A/E, AEPCM, Design Build, and/or Construction Management project models.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license and/or PMP certification preferred.
- LEED AP and/or CEM certification is a plus.
- Strong understanding of contract administration, liability, and safety requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Navisworks.
- Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to travel occasionally to client sites.
Additional Information:
- Position requires working in the office 3 days per week.
- May require occasional visits to client sites, approximately once per month.
