Project Manager – Instrumentation Service Provider (ISP)
PACIV•Indianapolis, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
PACIV, a trusted engineering and instrumentation services partner, is seeking a Project Manager to join their Indianapolis, IN team. This role will lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects involving industrial equipment, process instrumentation, and engineered systems for leading manufacturing, wastewater, utilities, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies. The ideal candidate is a technical project leader with strong experience in process equipment, procurement, and project execution, looking to drive mission-critical work in a fast-growing industry.
Requirements
- 9+ years of experience in project management for instrumentation, industrial equipment, or process systems
- Strong ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering documentation
- Proven experience with vendor coordination and procurement processes
- Proven experience with complex, multi-stakeholder project environments
- Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical discipline
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Responsibilities
- Lead full project lifecycle delivery (planning through closeout) for ISP projects
- Ensure success across scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets
- Develop execution strategies, project plans, and resource allocation models
- Define and validate technical scope and equipment specifications
- Review engineering documents for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
- Manage instrumentation systems including valves, transmitters, analyzers, control systems, process equipment, and critical manufacturing components
- Own procurement strategy and execution, including RFQs, vendor selection, bid analysis, contract negotiations, and purchase order management
- Partner with suppliers to ensure spec accuracy, lead times, and quality standards
- Track equipment lifecycle from fabrication through delivery and installation
- Serve as the primary client-facing project leader
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, and vendors
- 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
- Mentor junior project staff
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- 90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
- 401(k) with 4% company match + immediate vesting
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Generous PTO and recognized company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
