Job Title: Engineering Project ManagerJob Description

The Engineering Project Manager will oversee all aspects of project management for assigned projects, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and meeting quality expectations. The role requires substantial project management experience, particularly in developing project plans, scopes of services, schedules, budgets, and execution plans. Success in this position involves building strong collaborative relationships internally and externally, possessing strong project and business skills, and leading the team effectively.

ResponsibilitiesManage capital projects with Total Installed Cost exceeding $10M, ensuring cost, schedule, and stakeholder management accountability.Track and plan projects, ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget.Self-manage daily and weekly activities to meet project and management requirements aggressively.Reorganize project tasks and priorities as necessary to achieve project milestones.Draft and submit budget proposals, recommending necessary changes.Possess knowledge of front-end engineering and detailed design processes.Utilize tools like AutoCAD for project design and management.Essential SkillsBachelor's degree in engineering or construction management.5+ years of relevant experience in engineering and project management within the heavy industrial sector.Demonstrated capability in managing large-scale capital projects.Strong project management experience, including tracking and planning.Ability to manage client relationships in complex situations.Proven supervisory and technical skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsAbility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with varying priorities and schedules.High levels of drive, energy, and resilience with the initiative-taking ability.Proven aptitude to influence others positively and achieve team outcomes.Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.Availability to travel to various client sites local and outside Richmond, VA.Work Environment

The role entails spending 80% of the time in the office and 20% on field visits. The office hosts 100 employees with plans to expand to 115, creating a stable work environment. Business casual attire is expected, with a standard Monday through Friday work schedule.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52.88 - $64.90/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 Midlothian,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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