Project Manager – Capital Projects & Procurement

Project Manager – Capital Projects & Procurement

Location: Indianapolis, IN

PACIV stands for - Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation, & Validation

We are a 30 year old engineering and instrumentation services partner trusted to support leading manufacturing, wastewater, utilities, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies. We deliver high-impact solutions across process systems and regulated manufacturing environments.

We are hiring a Project Manager – Capital Projects & Procurement to join our Indianapolis team. This position is ideal for candidates with experience in capital projects, engineering, construction, or life sciences environments who are looking to lead complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects involving process instrumentation, and engineered systems.

If you are a proven project leader with experience in capital project execution and procurement, this is an opportunity to contribute to mission-critical work in a growing industry.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Project Leadership

• 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

Technical Oversight

• Define and validate technical scope and equipment specifications
• Review engineering documentation for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
• Oversee instrumentation systems, including:
• Valves, transmitters, and analyzers
• Control systems and manufacturing components

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Lead procurement strategy and execution, including:
• RFQs, vendor selection, and bid analysis
• Contract negotiation and purchase order management
• Partner with suppliers to ensure specifications, lead times, and quality standards
• Track equipment from fabrication through delivery and installation

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Serve as the primary client-facing project manager
• Coordinate across engineering, procurement, and vendor teams
• Lead project meetings, reporting, and performance tracking

Risk, Compliance & Improvement

• 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (preferred)
• 8 years of experience in project management for capital projects
• Strong ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering documentation
• Proven experience with:
• Vendor coordination and procurement processes
• Complex, multi-stakeholder project environments
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries preferred
• Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

We welcome candidates with project management experience in construction, EPC firms, engineering consulting, capital equipment projects, or life sciences manufacturing

Why Join PACIV?

• Lead high-impact, technically complex capital projects
• Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment
• Influence project success and client outcomes directly
• Contribute to projects that support life-saving manufacturing

Compensation & 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

Additional Information

• Full-time, direct hire position (no C2C or 1099)
• PACIV does not engage with external recruitment agencies

PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace.