High Purity construction Project Manager
High Purity Project Manager
Location: Laurens, South Carolina
Industry: High Purity Piping & Process Mechanical Construction
Position Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
An established mechanical contractor specializing in high purity and process piping systems is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex projects in the life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, and industrial sectors.
Based in Laurens, SC, this individual will be responsible for managing projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives are achieved. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team delivering technically challenging projects involving stainless steel orbital welding, clean process utilities, and high-purity piping systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage high purity piping and process mechanical projects from award through completion.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, manpower forecasts, and procurement plans.
- Oversee project execution to ensure compliance with client specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements.
- Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel throughout the project lifecycle.
- Lead project meetings and provide regular updates on financial performance, schedule status, and project risks.
- Review contracts, scope documents, RFIs, submittals, change orders, and purchase orders.
- Work closely with fabrication and field teams to ensure efficient installation and commissioning.
- Monitor labor productivity, project costs, and forecasted financial performance.
- Manage project documentation and turnover packages.
- Identify opportunities for value engineering and process improvement.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of Project Management experience within mechanical construction.
- Experience managing high purity piping, process piping, or industrial mechanical projects.
- Strong understanding of pharmaceutical, biotech, semiconductor, food & beverage, or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Knowledge of stainless steel process piping systems, clean utilities, and orbital welding procedures.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
- Experience reviewing construction drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, Bluebeam, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, or similar project management software.
Preferred Experience
- Pharmaceutical and biotechnology facilities.
- Cleanroom construction projects.
- Ultra-pure water systems.
- Clean steam systems.
- WFI (Water for Injection) systems.
- Process gas and specialty piping systems.
- GMP-regulated environments.
- Design-build and fast-track project delivery.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary: $120,000 - $160,000+ DOE
- Annual performance bonus
- Vehicle allowance or company vehicle
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Long-term career progression into Senior Project Manager, Operations Manager, or Project Executive positions
Why Join?
- Work on cutting-edge pharmaceutical, biotech, and advanced manufacturing projects.
- Strong backlog of high purity and process piping work throughout the Southeast.
- Opportunity to manage technically complex projects with significant client exposure.
- Collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth.
- Long-term stability within a rapidly growing market sector.
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