Project Manager, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineer

Job Description:

Work directly with Sales, Engineering, Production, and Customers to maintain project schedules, ensure compliance with project specifications, and coordinate field service.

Job Duties:

* Interface with applicable managers in reviewing and evaluating project requirements and schedules.

* Prepare and update various reports for management utilizing multiple software packages including Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access.

* Prepare project schedules and checklists.

* Coordinate control/instrumentation requirements with electrical engineers.

* Coordinate mechanical requirements with mechanical engineers.

* Follows up with clients as necessary regarding project status and unpaid invoices

* Assist with field service scheduling and trouble shooting.

Essential Job Functions:

* Monitor and facilitate project progression from order intake to commissioning

* Run communications 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

General Requirements:

Successful candidate will have a strong technical background in industrial machinery manufacturing. Municipal and/or industrial wastewater treatment equipment experience is a plus.

Be able to read and interpret technical specifications, mechanical, and electrical drawings.

The candidate must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deal with interruptions to bring to successful completion complex assignments while meeting deadlines.

Candidate must possess strong verbal and written communication skills and be proficient with various software packages including Microsoft Excel, Word, and AutoCAD. Solid Works experience is a plus.

Possess the ability to work independently, as well as in a group.

Experience:

* +3 years in managing projects, production programs, or technical teams

* 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

* Experience in OEM equipment design & manufacturing a plus

* Engineering or manufacturing experience a plus

* Ability to work under deadlines on multiple projects and serve as liaison between customers and internal execution teams

* Experience with municipal and/or government contracts for mechanical equipment a plus

Education:

Bachelor's degree or significant relevant work experience

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.

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 Spartanburg,SC.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 6, 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 Clearly Rated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider…