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

Diamond Peak Recruiting; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Diamond Peak Recruiting is seeking a Project Manager with a strong piping background to join a growing mechanical contractor specializing in self-perform process piping systems for pharmaceutical and data center projects. The role is field-driven, offering ownership from preconstruction through closeout.

Ideal candidates will have 5–7+ years in piping-focused construction, hands-on leadership, and experience with self-perform contracts and technical software tools.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years managing piping-focused construction projects.
• Experience with process/high-purity piping in pharma or data centers.
• Strong knowledge of materials and installation methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of piping projects from kickoff to closeout.
• Manage self-perform piping scopes including labor, materials, and strategy.
• Coordinate with superintendents, engineers, and clients.
• Control budgets, schedules, procurement, RFIs, submittals, and changes.
• Ensure safety, quality, and project specifications.
• Support preconstruction including estimating and planning.
• Build relationships with clients in pharma and data centers.

Skills

Piping systems

Field leadership

Budgeting & planning

Client-facing communication

Self-perform contracting

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Project Scope

• 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

Qualifications

• 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
• 401K with company match
• Relocation assistance available (if applicable)

Why This Role?

• 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