Project Manager – Process Piping (Charlotte, North Carolina)

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

• 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
  
  

Project Scope

• 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
  
  

Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $120K – $180K (DOE)
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision
• 401K with company match
• Relocation assistance available (if applicable)
  
  

Why This Role?

• 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
  
  

SEO Keywords

Process Piping Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, Piping PM, Industrial Piping, High Purity Piping, Pharmaceutical Construction, Biotech Construction, Data Center Construction, Mission Critical Construction, Mechanical Contractor, Self-Perform Contractor, Stainless Steel Piping, Carbon Steel Piping, Polypropylene Piping, Process Systems, Cleanroom Construction, GMP Construction, MEP Project Manager, Construction Project Manager Charlotte, Mechanical Construction Jobs Charlotte, Piping Jobs Charlotte, Industrial Construction Project Manager