Facilities Project Coordinator

Job Title: Engineering Development Site CoordinatorLocation: Richmond, 23230Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PMDuration: 12+ months, with potential extension up to 2 years

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Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Engineering Development Site Coordinator to support facility transition, equipment relocation and installation, startup readiness, and ongoing technical operations at an engineering development center in Richmond, VA.This role will coordinate equipment moves, facility readiness, infrastructure projects, inventory and material handling, contractors, vendors, and technical documentation. The position will initially focus on establishing and preparing the facility for operations before transitioning to day-to-day support of engineering development, prototyping, and equipment evaluation activities.The ideal candidate has a strong background in industrial operations, manufacturing, facilities, maintenance, or engineering support and can coordinate multiple site activities while maintaining safety, organization, and compliance.
Key ResponsibilitiesCoordinate industrial equipment relocation, installation, setup, and facility readiness activities.Support facility startup, infrastructure implementation, and equipment transition projects.Coordinate contractors, equipment suppliers, vendors, facilities personnel, and engineering teams.Manage material receiving, equipment movement, inventory control, parts tracking, and asset records.Operate material handling equipment and obtain forklift and scissor-lift certifications as required.Support daily technical operations, facility organization, housekeeping, and equipment logistics.Maintain equipment records, technical documentation, engineering drawings, and document retention systems.Assist with maintaining engineering drawing packages using AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Vault, or similar systems.Coordinate site safety, environmental compliance, waste management, and required documentation.Use Microsoft Office applications to maintain project records, inventories, schedules, and reports.Support multiple projects and operational priorities in manufacturing, industrial, pilot plant, or engineering development environments.
Required QualificationsMinimum 7 years of relevant experience in industrial operations, manufacturing, facilities, maintenance, engineering support, equipment installation, or industrial project coordination.Experience supporting equipment relocation, installation, facility startup, infrastructure projects, or technical operations.Experience with material handling, receiving, inventory management, logistics, or asset tracking.Ability and willingness to obtain forklift and scissor-lift certifications immediately upon assignment if not already certified.Working knowledge of industrial safety practices, environmental compliance, and waste management.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Strong organizational, communication, coordination, and documentation skills.Ability to work onsite in Richmond, VA, Monday through Friday, with occasional local travel.
Preferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Industrial Technology, Facilities Management, Operations Management, or a related technical discipline.Experience with AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Vault, or similar engineering drawing and document management systems.Experience supporting engineering development centers, research facilities, pilot plants, manufacturing facilities, or equipment-intensive technical environments.Previous experience coordinating contractors, equipment suppliers, and facility infrastructure projects. xzbcwsv Previous experience with Altria or an affiliated company is a plus.