Project Manager in Columbus

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

• Manage multiple concurrent pharmaceutical and owner-direct projects across central Ohio
• 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
• Pharmaceutical or life sciences experience strongly
• 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 avanaelst@irisrecruiting.com.