Project Manager

Actalent; Roanoke (VA); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Roanoke, VA is seeking an experienced Project Manager to coordinate engineering and design activities within a capital-project framework, interfacing with in‑house and client engineers and designers.

You will develop plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverables; monitor progress, analyze data, and support the PM team with guidance and training as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate of Science required.
• Experience in project management with capital projects.
• Experience interfacing with engineering procurement and construction personnel.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Responsibilities

• Perform medium to advanced‑level project management activities and projects.
• Develop, review, and coordinate the project plan, schedule, budget, activities, materials, equipment, tools, and staff.
• Assist in developing and scoping documents, deliverables, and cost estimates.
• Assist in data gathering and analysis for reporting on project progress, scheduled deliverables, and budget.
• Identify and recommend solutions to project plan deviations with minimal risk.
• Hold contractors accountable to the system safety process.
• Provide recommendations as an active PM team participant and coordinate with customers.
• Support PM team members with guidance and review of work.

Skills

Project management

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor or Associate of Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position is responsible for project management of the engineering and design activities in the vertical related to assigned functional area such as the performance of the planning, engineering, design, and construction efforts in accordance with the plans. The project manager also works with in‑house and client engineers and designers.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform medium to advanced‑level project management work activities and projects requiring the application of project management knowledge in a safe, effective, efficient, and economic accomplishment of assigned objectives.
• Develop, review, and coordinate the project plan, schedule, budget, activities, materials, equipment, tools, and staff.
• Assist in developing and scoping documents, deliverables, and cost estimates.
• Assist in data gathering and analysis for the reporting on the project progress, scheduled deliverables, and budget.
• Identify, clarify, and make recommendations for solutions to project plan deviations and work‑related problems with least impact and risk through analysis of reports and records; evaluate multiple solutions and interpret the results of the technical analysis.
• Hold contractors accountable to the system safety process.
• Provide recommendations as an active participant of a project management team; communicate and coordinate with customers and interconnected companies on issues.
• Support project management team members: provide guidance and training, as assigned; review work of other team members, as assigned.
• Utilize technical interfaces of project management and provide technical support to team.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor or Associate of Science
• Experience in project management with capital projects
• Experience interfacing with engineering procurement and construction personnel
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Roanoke, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

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 hybrid position in Roanoke,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.

Actalent 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 [e-mail] 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.