Project Manager

ACTalent; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

ACTalent is seeking an Engineering Project Specialist in Spartanburg, SC to oversee projects from intake through commissioning. You will coordinate with customers and internal production teams, monitor budgets, and participate in milestone meetings and final inspections as part of quality control.

The role emphasizes machinery project management, plan-reading skills, and collaboration with a four-PM team led by the VP of Sales, focusing on water treatment equipment and related facilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management for machinery projects.
• Strong spreadsheet creation and maintenance skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Capable of managing multiple projects to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and facilitate project progression from order intake to commissioning.
• Communicate effectively with external customers and internal production teams.
• Monitor project budget and expenditures.
• Participate in project milestone production meetings.
• Lead final inspections as intermediate quality checks.

Skills

Project management with machinery

Spreadsheet creation/maintenance

Customer service excellence

Read/interpret drawings and specs

Multi-project deadline management/liai

Education

Engineering/manufacturing experience

Equipment design/manufacturing oversight

OEM equipment experience

Municipal/government contracts experience (mechanical)

Job description

Engineering Project Specialist

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and proactive Engineering Project Specialist to oversee and facilitate the progression of projects from order intake through to commissioning. This role involves seamless communication with external customers and internal production teams, as well as monitoring project budgets and expenditures. You will be a key player in project milestone meetings and lead final inspections as part of quality control.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and facilitate project progression from order intake to commissioning.
• Communicate effectively with external customers and internal production teams.
• Monitor project budget and expenditures.
• Participate in project milestone production meetings.
• Spearhead equipment final inspections as intermediate quality checks.

Essential Skills

• Solid experience in project management with machinery.
• Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to read/interpret plan drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work under deadlines on multiple projects and serve as liaison between customers and internal execution teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience overseeing equipment design/manufacturing projects.
• OEM Equipment Experience.
• Experience in OEM equipment design and manufacturing.
• Engineering or manufacturing experience.
• Experience with municipal and/or government contracts for mechanical equipment.

Work Environment

You will work within a team of four Project Managers reporting to the VP of Sales, primarily focusing on water treatment projects. Machinery supports water treatment facilities for towns, cities, counties, and occasionally small countries. Additionally, there is a small division dedicated to textile machinery. The majority of the business revolves around waste water machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spartanburg, SC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.02 - $43.27/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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spartanburg, SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Spartanburg,SC.

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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment 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 thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall 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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.