Project Manager – Process Piping; Charlotte, North Carolina

Project Manager – Process Piping (Pharmaceutical & Data Center Projects)

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Salary: $120K – $180K Base + Full Benefits

We are actively seeking a Project Manager with a strong piping background to join a growing mechanical contractor specializing in self‑perform process piping systems. This role is focused exclusively on piping scopes across pharmaceutical and mission‑critical/data center projects, offering the opportunity to manage highly technical, large‑scale builds.

This is an ideal opportunity for a PM who thrives in a hands‑on, field‑driven environment and wants to take ownership of complex piping systems from preconstruction through closeout.

• Manage full lifecycle of piping projects from kickoff through completion
• Oversee self‑perform piping scopes including labor, materials, and execution strategy
• Coordinate with superintendents, field teams, engineers, and clients
• Manage budgets, schedules, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and change orders
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality control, and project specifications
• Support preconstruction including estimating, planning, and constructability reviews
• Maintain and grow client relationships within pharmaceutical and data center sectors

• Industries:
  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Data Centers (Mission‑Critical)
• Materials:
  Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, Polypropylene (PP)
• Systems:
  Process Piping, High‑Purity Piping, Industrial Piping Systems
• Delivery:
  Self‑Perform Mechanical Construction

• 5–7+ years of experience in construction project management with a focus on piping systems
• Experience managing process piping or high‑purity piping projects in pharma, biotech, semiconductor, or data center environments
• Strong knowledge of piping materials, fabrication, and installation methods
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and field operations
• Experience with self‑perform contractors strongly preferred
• Proficiency with construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project, etc.)
• Strong leadership, communication, and client‑facing skills

• Base Salary: $120K – $180K (DOE)
• Comprehensive benefits:
  Health, Dental, Vision
• 401K with company match
• Relocation assistance available (if applicable)

• Join a specialized piping contractor with strong backlog and repeat clients
• Work on high‑growth sectors including pharmaceutical and hyperscale data centers
• Exposure to complex, large‑scale process piping systems
• Opportunity for long‑term career growth within a technical niche