Project Manager

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Bonus

Vehicle allowance

Gas card

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager for pharmaceutical and life sciences projects in Columbus, OH. This role involves managing budgets, schedules, and a portfolio of projects within a flexible work environment.

The ideal candidate will have 7–12+ years in project management, preferably in mechanical contracting. You'll coordinate efforts, collaborate with teams, and ensure quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of project management experience in construction.
• Background in mechanical contracting or GC-side projects preferred.
• Pharmaceutical or life sciences experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical work and manage sub-contractors.
• Interface with client facilities teams for turnkey solutions.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing ability

MEP-heavy projects

Collaboration

Technical proficiency

Tools

e-Builder

Microsoft Teams

Zoom

Job description

Title: Project Manager – Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences

Location: Columbus, OH (flexible work environment)

Compensation: $110K–$140K base + bonus + vehicle allowance + gas card

I’m partnered with a reputable mechanical contractor in Columbus. Their Integrated Projects Group division is expanding and looking to bring on an experienced Project Manager to oversee a portfolio of pharmaceutical and life sciences projects. The team operates with a modern, flexible structure — no red tape, no corporate layers — and values professionals who take ownership and thrive in a collaborative, results-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate self-perform mechanical work and manage key subs (controls, electrical, insulation, balancing)
• Interface directly with client facilities teams to deliver turnkey, design-build solutions
• Oversee budgets, schedules, and quality standards from precon through closeout
• Collaborate with estimating, operations, and business development to support repeat-client work
• Utilize digital PM tools (e-Builder, Teams, Zoom) for documentation and coordination

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years of project management experience in commercial or industrial construction
• Background in mechanical contracting or GC-side MEP-heavy projects preferred
• Pharmaceutical or life sciences experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple active projects independently
• Stable career history with proven client-facing ability
• Strong understanding of design-build and owner-direct project delivery
• Tech-savvy and comfortable in a flexible, collaborative environment

If you’re interested in exploring this confidential opportunity, please apply or send your resume directly to [e-mail].