Construction Quality Lead

• Location: Lebanon, IN — 100% On-Site
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; 40+ hours/week; overtime and occasional weekend/holiday work as required
• Duration: 12-month initial contract with anticipated extensions
• Start: November 16, 2026 — interviews scheduled quickly after resume submittal
• Pay Rate: 1099 - $150-160/hr | W2 - $125/hr + $180/day Per Diem OR $145/hr ALL-INCLUSIVE

Role Summary Planet Pharma is sourcing a Construction Quality Lead for a large-scale GMP pharmaceutical capital program at an active manufacturing facility in Lebanon, Indiana. This is a senior, field-based quality leadership role responsible for independent construction quality oversight and compliance verification across all project disciplines — including CSA, mechanical, piping, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation, and process equipment. The Construction Quality Lead serves as the owner-side quality authority in the field, verifying that construction activities and installed systems align with approved drawings, specifications, GMP requirements, and applicable regulatory standards, and ensuring documentation is complete and traceable for Mechanical Completion and system turnover.

Key Accountabilities

• Serve as project lead for independent construction quality oversight across all disciplines — CSA, mechanical, piping, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation, and process equipment
• Verify construction activities and installed systems align with approved IFC drawings, technical specifications, validated submittals, applicable GMP/regulatory standards, and project quality procedures
• Identify, document, and escalate construction non-conformances, deviations, and compliance risks that may impact system integrity, Mechanical Completion readiness, or commissioning and qualification activities
• Verify contractor quality processes and inspection activities are implemented in accordance with project quality requirements
• Provide independent review of contractor quality documentation including inspection records, test reports, and turnover packages
• Serve as the primary quality interface between construction teams, engineering, CQV, contractor quality organizations, and client quality representatives
• Provide regular updates to project leadership on construction quality status, field observations, and emerging compliance risks

Key Responsibilities

• Perform field-based quality oversight across all active construction disciplines; witness selected inspections and testing activities where required
• Verify contractor quality inspections and documentation are completed in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
• Identify non-conformances or deviations from approved design or specifications; escalate through project governance for resolution
• Review contractor inspection and testing documentation to confirm alignment with project quality requirements
• Maintain detailed records of field quality observations; communicate findings to project leadership in coordination meetings and written reports
• Verify system readiness for Mechanical Completion by confirming required inspections, test records, and quality documentation are complete and traceable
• Support system walkdowns and readiness reviews; identify outstanding quality issues and support punch list verification through closure
• Confirm construction quality documentation required for turnover is complete, traceable, and aligned with project and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of experience in construction quality oversight on large capital projects, preferably within pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environments
• Strong understanding of construction quality systems, inspection programs, and regulatory compliance requirements for GMP facilities
• Experience with multi-discipline ITP development, non-conformance management, and quality documentation programs
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes and standards: ASME, ASTM, NFPA, ISO, and related construction standards
• Strong understanding of Mechanical Completion, commissioning readiness, and turnover documentation requirements
• Proven ability to identify compliance risks and quality deviations in complex, multi-discipline construction environments
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, contractor, CQV, and project leadership teams