Project Engineer

Actalent • Richmond, VA • 4h ago

Job Title: Project Engineer

Job Description

The Project Manager - Sales & Service is responsible for managing customer-facing projects from order intake through completion, serving as the main point of contact between customers and internal teams. This role involves coordinating with multiple departments including Sales, Service, Engineering, and more to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in alignment with customer expectations. Projects may include equipment installations, rebuilds, retrofits, machine conversions, format kit conversions, maintenance kits, and customer improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Manage customer-facing projects from order intake through completion, including scope, timelines, milestones, action items, and customer commitments.

Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Coordinate project activities across Sales, Service, Engineering, Procurement, Manufacturing, Production Planning, Logistics, Finance, Field Service, and Customer Service.

Track schedules, resources, materials, risks, open issues, and project status to support timely completion.

Communicate project updates, priorities, risks, delays, and required actions to customers, internal stakeholders, and leadership.

Escalate critical issues and help coordinate corrective actions when schedules, resources, or customer commitments are at risk.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering.

5 years of professional work experience in project management.

Experience leading/managing projects and project teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Project management expertise.

Change order management.

Mechanical engineering knowledge.

Risk mitigation strategies.

Document control proficiency.

Work Environment

The work environment operates on a Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm schedule, with the possibility of transitioning into a hybrid role. The service team comprises 20 individuals, working closely with a large sales team. The manufacturing environment is focused on tobacco products, which results in a strong tobacco smell throughout the building, and smoking is allowed in closed rooms. Candidates must be comfortable with these conditions. The team includes 24 engineers and 11 electrical specialists among a total of 120 employees. The dress code is business casual, and steel-toed boots are not required. The organization values long-term retention and offers significant growth opportunities. It is a market leader with a diverse team of over 18 nationalities and provides an excellent benefits package.

Interested? Questions? Reach out to Recruiter Sophia Fontana using this link: https://talentassistant.actalentservices.com/assistant/bookings/OhUyEyl5

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of RICHMOND, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $57.69/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in RICHMOND,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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