Construction Quality Lead

Job Title: Construction Quality Lead

Company: United Pharma Technologies

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana (On-site, 5 days per week)

Employment Type: Contract, 12+ Months

Work Schedule: 40+ hours per week; no remote work

Job Responsibilities

• Provide independent, field-based construction quality oversight for large capital projects.
• Verify that construction activities and installed systems comply with approved Issued for Construction (IFC) drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, and GMP requirements.
• Inspect construction work across multiple disciplines, including civil, mechanical, piping, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• Witness inspections and testing activities to verify compliance with project quality requirements.
• Review and verify contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), including required inspections, hold points, and witness points.
• Identify, document, track, and escalate construction non-conformances and quality issues.
• Verify that corrective actions are implemented and identified quality issues are resolved appropriately.
• Review contractor quality documentation, inspection records, test reports, and turnover packages.
• Support mechanical completion activities, construction walkdowns, and punch-list verification.
• Verify that installed equipment and systems meet approved drawings and project specifications.
• Ensure construction quality documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained for audit readiness.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, Quality, Commissioning, and contractor teams to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure construction activities comply with applicable GMP requirements, industry standards, and project quality procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction quality oversight on large capital projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in an independent, field-based construction quality oversight role.
• Strong understanding of GMP requirements, construction quality standards, and regulatory compliance.
• Hands-on experience reviewing and verifying Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Experience identifying, documenting, and escalating construction non-conformances.
• Experience reviewing construction quality records, inspection reports, testing documentation, and contractor turnover packages.
• Ability to verify construction work against approved IFC drawings and project specifications.
• Experience with field inspections, witness testing, construction walkdowns, and punch-list verification.
• Knowledge of construction activities involving civil, mechanical, piping, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation, and process equipment.
• Strong technical documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based construction environment.
• Willingness to work on-site in Indianapolis, Indiana, five days per week, for 40+ hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical capital projects.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of industry standards, including ASME, ASTM, NFPA, and ISO.
• Experience with mechanical completion, system walkdowns, and construction turnover activities.

Pay Scale

• Anticipated hourly pay rate: $60 - $65/hr on W2.

Benefits

Employees hired into this position are eligible for the following benefits, subject to applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements:

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision insurance options are available through a third-party provider. Employees are responsible for paying the full cost of their insurance premiums.

Retirement Benefits: A 401(k) retirement savings plan is available. No employer matching or other employer contributions are provided.

Paid Time Off (PTO): No PTO is provided other than that required by applicable state and local laws.