CSA Construction Lead

• Location: Central Indiana

• Engagement Type: Contract (W2 or 1099)

• Target Start: August / September 2026

• Experience Required: 20+ years required

• Compensation: Competitive hourly compensation commensurate with experience. Rate structure (W2 or 1099) determined at time of engagement. Compensation reflective of seniority, scope complexity, and program criticality.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Planet Pharma is seeking a senior CSA Construction Lead to support a large-scale pharmaceutical capital program in Central Indiana. This is an owner’s representative leadership role responsible for overseeing all civil, structural, and architectural construction activities across a greenfield GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of construction management experience on large capital programs, with direct exposure to pharma or cleanroom environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide owner’s representative oversight of all CSA construction activities including civil foundations, structural steel, architectural finishes, and cleanroom envelope construction

• Monitor contractor and subcontractor CSA installation progress against the approved construction schedule; identify and escalate delays, conflicts, and quality issues

• Verify that all CSA work is performed in accordance with approved IFC drawings, validated submittals, and project specifications

• Coordinate CSA scope interfaces with mechanical, piping, E&I, and HVAC construction leads to manage sequencing and handoffs

• Lead field quality inspections and punch list development across civil, structural, and architectural scopes

• Maintain daily field observation logs, RFI tracking, and submittal review for CSA scope

• Represent the owner’s position in construction coordination meetings and contractor progress reviews

• Support CSA turnover readiness including mechanical completion walkdowns and handover documentation

• Ensure contractor compliance with site safety standards, GMP construction requirements, and quality documentation obligations

• Mentor CSA Construction Supervisors and Coordinators within the team

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 20+ years of capital construction experience with a focus on civil, structural, and architectural scopes — REQUIRED

• Direct pharma, biotech, or cleanroom construction experience strongly preferred; food & beverage or data center experience considered

• Demonstrated owner’s representative or client-side construction management experience on programs of $100M+

• Strong knowledge of GMP construction standards, cleanroom envelope requirements, and regulated facility construction expectations

• Experience with structural steel, concrete, architectural systems, and cleanroom partition/wall systems in a capital project environment

• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and construction documentation management platforms

• Strong RFI and submittal management capabilities; experience coordinating with design teams on field issues

• OSHA 30 certification required; BS in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering preferred

• Ability to work full-time on-site in Central Indiana