Senior Project Manager – Capital Projects & Procurement
About The Position
PACIV, a 30-year-old engineering and instrumentation services partner, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for its Indianapolis team. This role is designed for individuals with experience in capital projects, engineering, construction, or life sciences, who are eager to manage complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects involving process instrumentation and engineered systems. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned project leader with a background in capital project execution and procurement, contributing to critical work within a growing industry. PACIV serves leading companies in manufacturing, wastewater, utilities, pharmaceutical, and life sciences, delivering impactful solutions across process systems and regulated manufacturing environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical, scientific, or business discipline preferred.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required
- 15+ years experience in project management involving capital projects
- 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
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries preferred
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
- Apply project management principles common in capital projects, engineering, or construction environments, including scheduling, procurement coordination, and cross-functional execution
- Define and validate technical scope and equipment specifications
- Review engineering documentation for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
- Oversee instrumentation systems, including valves, transmitters, analyzers, control systems, and manufacturing components
- Lead procurement activities including RFQs, bid evaluations, vendor selection, contract negotiations, purchase orders, equipment tracking, and supplier performance 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
