Construction Quality Lead

Location: Lebanon, IN — 100% On-SiteSchedule: Monday–Friday; 40+ hours/week; overtime and occasional weekend/holiday work as requiredDuration: 12-month initial contract with anticipated extensionsStart: November 16, 2026 — interviews scheduled quickly after resume submittalPay 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 equipmentVerify construction activities and installed systems align with approved IFC drawings, technical specifications, validated submittals, applicable GMP/regulatory standards, and project quality proceduresIdentify, document, and escalate construction non-conformances, deviations, and compliance risks that may impact system integrity, Mechanical Completion readiness, or commissioning and qualification activitiesVerify contractor quality processes and inspection activities are implemented in accordance with project quality requirementsProvide independent review of contractor quality documentation including inspection records, test reports, and turnover packagesServe as the primary quality interface between construction teams, engineering, CQV, contractor quality organizations, and client quality representativesProvide 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 requiredVerify 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 resolutionReview contractor inspection and testing documentation to confirm alignment with project quality requirementsMaintain detailed records of field quality observations; communicate findings to project leadership in coordination meetings and written reportsVerify system readiness for Mechanical Completion by confirming required inspections, test records, and quality documentation are complete and traceableSupport system walkdowns and readiness reviews; identify outstanding quality issues and support punch list verification through closureConfirm 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 discipline10+ years of experience in construction quality oversight on large capital projects, preferably within pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environmentsStrong understanding of construction quality systems, inspection programs, and regulatory compliance requirements for GMP facilitiesExperience with multi-discipline ITP development, non-conformance management, and quality documentation programsFamiliarity with applicable industry codes and standards: ASME, ASTM, NFPA, ISO, and related construction standardsStrong understanding of Mechanical Completion, commissioning readiness, and turnover documentation requirementsProven ability to identify compliance risks and quality deviations in complex, multi-discipline construction environmentsExcellent communication and collaboration skills across engineering, contractor, CQV, and project leadership teams