Project Manager – Capital Projects & Procurement
About The Position
PACIV stands for: Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation, & Validation. We are a 30 year old engineering and instrumentation services partner trusted to support leading manufacturing, wastewater, utilities, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies. We deliver high-impact solutions across process systems and regulated manufacturing environments. We are hiring a Project Manager to join our Indianapolis team. This role leads complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects involving industrial equipment, process instrumentation, and engineered systems. If you are a proven project leader with experience in capital project execution and procurement, this is an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical work in a growing industry.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in project management for capital projects
- Strong ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering documentation
- Proven experience with: Vendor coordination and procurement processes, Complex, multi-stakeholder project environments
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Responsibilities
- Lead full capital project lifecycle delivery from planning through completion
- Manage scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives
- Develop project plans, execution strategies, and resource allocation models
- Define and validate technical scope and equipment specifications
- Review engineering documentation for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
- Oversee instrumentation systems, including: Valves, transmitters, and analyzers, Control systems and manufacturing components
- Lead procurement strategy and execution, including: RFQs, vendor selection, and bid analysis, Contract negotiation and purchase order management
- Partner with suppliers to ensure specifications, lead times, and quality standards
- Track equipment from fabrication through delivery and installation
- Serve as the primary client-facing project manager
- Coordinate across engineering, procurement, and vendor teams
- Lead project meetings, reporting, and performance tracking
- Identify and mitigate project risks, delays, and cost impacts
- Ensure compliance with GxP, regulatory, and quality standards
- Drive improvements in project delivery and procurement processes
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- 90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
- 401(k) with immediate 4% company match and vesting
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Generous PTO and company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
