What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at iRiS Recruiting Solutions?
Title: Project Manager – Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences
Location: Columbus, OH (flexible work environment)
Compensation: $110K–$140K base bonus vehicle allowance gas card
I’m partnered with a reputable mechanical contractor in Columbus. Their Integrated Projects Group division is expanding and looking to bring on an experienced Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of pharmaceutical and life sciences projects. The team operates with a modern, flexible structure — no red tape, no corporate layers — and values professionals who take ownership and thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage multiple concurrent pharmaceutical and owner-direct projects across central Ohio
- Coordinate self-perform mechanical work and manage key subs (controls, electrical, insulation, balancing)
- Interface directly with client facilities teams to deliver turnkey, design-build solutions
- Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality standards from precon through closeout
- Collaborate with estimating, operations, and business development to support repeat-client work
- Utilize digital PM tools (e-Builder, Teams, Zoom) for documentation and coordination
Qualifications
- 7–12 years of project management experience in commercial or industrial construction
- Background in mechanical contracting or GC-side MEP-heavy projects preferred
- Pharmaceutical or life sciences experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple active projects independently
- Stable career history with proven client-facing ability
- Strong understanding of design-build and owner-direct project delivery
- Tech-savvy and comfortable in a flexible, collaborative environment
If you’re interested in exploring this confidential opportunity, please apply or send your resume directly to avanaelst@irisrecruiting.com.