Project Technical Lead

Job overview

The Project Technical Lead role is onsite in Front Royal, VA, working full-time on assignment with a client. The posting lists a base salary range of $120,000–$170,000 per year. ITAC provides engineering and construction services for complex capital projects; this assignment is expected to last six months, with an opportunity for permanent employment or extension. The lead manages multiple plant projects from scope and scheduling through execution and closeout, coordinating with project managers, plant maintenance, contractors, and engineers. The role supports safe, compliant project delivery aligned with site objectives, budgets, and schedules.

What you'll do

• Manage multiple facility projects
• develop schedules
• define scope, estimates, and funding requests
• manage spending, costs, forecasts, and schedule reporting
• lead contracting strategy and contractor selection
• procure equipment and materials
• coordinate construction with plant maintenance and contractors
• complete closeout reporting and documentation
• review engineering designs and plans
• collaborate with engineers across disciplines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project technical lead

front royal va

itac

project engineering

capital projects

construction management

plant projects

project scheduling

cost control

contractor coordination

salary $120k–$170k

six-month assignment

esop

401(k)

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) and ESOP
• life insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• sick time
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• EAP
• tuition reimbursement
• professional development
• wellness and mentorship programs
• safety incentives
• 24/7 chaplain care.

Why this role

The position is seconded to a client for an expected six-month duration, with possible permanent employment or extension. Requires an engineering bachelor's degree or applicable experience and 5+ years of project engineering or management experience in manufacturing.

About the employer

ITAC is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.