Senior Project Manager - Capital Projects & Procurement

Senior Project Manager – Capital Projects & Procurement
Location: Indianapolis, IN

PACIV stands for: P rocess A utomation, C ontrols, I nstrumentation, & V alidation

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 Senior Project 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

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