Project Manager – Instrumentation Service Provider (ISP)

Indianapolis, IN
Full Time
PACIV USA
Experienced
Project Manager – Instrumentation Service Provider (ISP)
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Company: PACIV
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
PACIV stands for Process Automation, Controls, Instrumentation, & Validation.

We are a trusted engineering and instrumentation services partner supporting many leading manufacturing, wastewater, utilities, pharmaceutical, and life sciences companies. We deliver high-impact solutions in instrumentation, process systems, and regulated manufacturing environments.

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Indianapolis, IN team and lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects involving industrial equipment, process instrumentation, and engineered systems.

If you are a technical project leader with strong experience in process equipment, procurement, and project execution, this is an opportunity to drive mission-critical work in a fast-growing industry.
 
Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Project Leadership
  • Lead full project lifecycle delivery (planning through closeout) for ISP projects
  • Ensure success across scope, budget, schedule, and quality targets
  • Develop execution strategies, project plans, and resource allocation models
Technical & Engineering Oversight
  • Define and validate technical scope and equipment specifications
  • Review engineering documents for accuracy, completeness, and constructability
  • Manage instrumentation systems including:
    • Valves, transmitters, analyzers
    • Control systems and process equipment
    • Critical manufacturing components
Procurement & Vendor Management
  • Own procurement strategy and execution, including:
    • RFQs, vendor selection, and bid analysis
    • Contract negotiations and purchase order management
  • Partner with suppliers to ensure spec accuracy, lead times, and quality standards
  • Track equipment lifecycle from fabrication through delivery and installation
Stakeholder & Client Engagement
  • Serve as the primary client-facing project leader
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, and vendors
  • Lead project meetings, reporting, and performance tracking
Risk, Compliance & Continuous 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
Leadership & Mentorship
  • Mentor junior project staff
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a technical discipline (preferred)
  • 9+ years of experience in project management for instrumentation, industrial equipment, or process systems
  • 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
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or regulated industries strongly preferred
Preferred: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification
Why Join PACIV?
  • Managing high-impact, technically complex projects
  • Direct involvement with instrumentation and critical process equipment
  • A collaborative, growth-focused environment with strong career progression potential
  • The ability to directly influence project success and client outcomes
  • Make a measurable impact on projects that support life-saving manufacturing
Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • 90% employer-paid healthcare premiums
  • 401(k) with 4% company match + immediate vesting
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
  • Generous PTO and recognized company holidays
Additional Information
  • This is a full-time, direct hire position (no C2C or 1099)
  • PACIV does not engage with external recruitment agencies
  • Employment is contingent upon background screening
PACIV is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive workplace.
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