Job Information
Actalent Project Manager in Richmond, Virginia
Job Title: Project Manager
Job Description
The project manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing contract orders according to agreed deadlines while ensuring projects remain within budget. This role involves managing contract orders from receipt through to the shipping of final documentation, ensuring zero broken promises to customers. The project manager is also responsible for supporting sales companies and customers during the quotation phase, depending on the service level agreement.
Responsibilities
Provide quote support to sales companies.
Manage orders in a global environment.
Review customer technical specifications to understand contract requirements and meet with sales and customers to clarify design parameters.
Assemble a project team to generate necessary documents, drawings, weld maps, and calculations for customer submission.
Create and manage design schedules in relation to ERP systems to ensure complete planning and accurate cost calculations.
Ensure document packages are complete and correct, submit them for customer approval, and revise based on feedback.
Order key components from sister facilities and local suppliers, providing design criteria to assure accurate production.
Plan all outside service activities to support fabrication according to customer specifications.
Plan customer inspection activities to meet requirements.
Conduct meetings with customers and customer inspectors as needed.
Ensure shop documents are generated, reviewed, and approved.
Conduct release meetings with shop floor, QA, and project team to review order specifics and timelines.
Monitor orders through production, shipment, and invoicing, managing changes as necessary.
Coordinate outside service activities with the shop floor and manage customer inspections.
Work closely with sales companies to meet financial targets and identify opportunities to enhance order margins.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical manufacturing environment experience.
Experience in project management for similar applications and customers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Project.
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and specifications.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Drive, tenacity, and stress tolerance.
Customer service orientation and management control skills.
Decisiveness and critical thinking.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
PMP Certification (desired).
Experience in mechanical, chemical, or industrial engineering.
Experience with ERP systems such as D365 and Microsoft Dynamics.
Experience managing multiple projects at different stages.
Work Environment
The role involves working on-site Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM.
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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 $50.48 - $52.88/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 Apr 20, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.