Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects & Procurement

PACIV

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline preferred.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required.
  • 15+ years of experience in project management for capital projects.
  • Ability to interpret technical specifications and engineering documentation.
  • Proven experience in vendor coordination and procurement processes.
  • Experience in complex, multi-stakeholder project environments.
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full capital project lifecycle from planning through completion.
  • Manage scope, budget, schedule, and quality objectives.
  • Develop project plans, execution strategies, and resource allocation models.
  • Define and validate technical scope and equipment specifications.
  • Review engineering documentation for accuracy and constructability.
  • Lead procurement activities including vendor selection and contract negotiations.
  • Serve as the primary client-facing project manager and coordinate across teams.

Benefits

  • Stable, established 30-year engineering services organization.
  • Lead high-impact, technically complex capital projects.
  • Collaborative, growth-focused work environment.
  • Direct influence on project success and client outcomes.
Full Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects & Procurement
Location: Indianapolis, IN

We are hiring a SeniorProject Manager 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. We welcome candidates from engineering, construction, manufacturing, automation, EPC, utilities, pharmaceutical, and industrial project management backgrounds.

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 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
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, 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
    • 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


Why Join PACIV?
  • Stable, established 30-year engineering services organization
  • Lead high-impact, technically complex capital projects
  • Work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment
  • Influence project success and client outcomes directly


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 Corp to Corp - C2C or 1099)
  • PACIV does not engage with external recruitment agencies

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