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Project Manager – Process Piping (Pharmaceutical & Data Center Projects)
Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Salary: $120K – $180K Base Full Benefits
Overview
We are actively seeking a Project Manager with a strong piping background to join a growing mechanical contractor specializing in self-perform process piping systems. This role is focused exclusively on piping scopes across pharmaceutical and mission-critical/data center projects, offering the opportunity to manage highly technical, large-scale builds.
This is an ideal opportunity for a PM who thrives in a hands-on, field-driven environment and wants to take ownership of complex piping systems from preconstruction through closeout.
Key Responsibilities
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Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
Salary: $120K – $180K Base Full Benefits
Overview
We are actively seeking a Project Manager with a strong piping background to join a growing mechanical contractor specializing in self-perform process piping systems. This role is focused exclusively on piping scopes across pharmaceutical and mission-critical/data center projects, offering the opportunity to manage highly technical, large-scale builds.
This is an ideal opportunity for a PM who thrives in a hands-on, field-driven environment and wants to take ownership of complex piping systems from preconstruction through closeout.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full lifecycle of piping projects from kickoff through completion
- Oversee self-perform piping scopes including labor, materials, and execution strategy
- Coordinate with superintendents, field teams, engineers, and clients
- Manage budgets, schedules, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality control, and project specifications
- Support preconstruction including estimating, planning, and constructability reviews
- Maintain and grow client relationships within pharmaceutical and data center sectors
- Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Data Centers (Mission-Critical)
- Materials: Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Polypropylene (PP)
- Systems: Process Piping, High-Purity Piping, Industrial Piping Systems
- Delivery: Self-Perform Mechanical Construction
- 5–7 years of experience in construction project management with a focus on piping systems
- Experience managing process piping or high-purity piping projects in pharma, biotech, semiconductor, or data center environments
- Strong knowledge of piping materials, fabrication, and installation methods
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and field operations
- Experience with self-perform contractors strongly preferred
- Proficiency with construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.)
- Strong leadership, communication, and client-facing skills
- Base Salary: $120K – $180K (DOE)
- Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision
- 401K with company match
- Relocation assistance available (if applicable)
- Join a specialized piping contractor with strong backlog and repeat clients
- Work on high-growth sectors including pharmaceutical and hyperscale data centers
- Exposure to complex, large-scale process piping systems
- Opportunity for long-term career growth within a technical niche
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Salary : $120,000 - $180,000