PACIV

Project Manager – Capital Projects & Procurement

PACIV  •  Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)  •  5 days ago
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Job Description

Project Manager – Capital Projects & Procurement
Location: Indianapolis, IN | Full-Time

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 to join our Indianapolis team. This role leads complex, multi-disciplinary capital projects involving industrial equipment, 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
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
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)
  • Background screening required
  • PACIV does not engage with external recruitment agencies
PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace
PACIV

About PACIV

PACIV partners with life sciences, utilities, and manufacturing organizations to design, build, and automate efficient operations. We're your one-stop shop for automation, controls, instrumentation, validation, and compliance.

From modernized infrastructure to custom new facilities, our platform-agnostic services cover you end-to-end. We can lead your entire project or subcontract, either way, your systems run like clockwork.

With nearly three decades of experience, we align with your culture, target your most pressing goals, and even fix errors left by other vendors.

Need a partner who does it all? You've found us. It's in our name: Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation, and Validation.

With headquarters located in Indianapolis, Indiana, with a key engineering hub in Aliso Viejo, California, PACIV maintains a robust international footprint, with offices in Ireland and Puerto Rico. These strategic locations enable us to deliver consistent, high-quality automation solutions and support across global markets.

Industry
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Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Year Founded
1997
Website
paciv.com
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