Job Details
Posted 19 May, 2026
Job Id: 628082
E&I Construction Lead
Job Description
E&I 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 Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) 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 electrical and instrumentation construction activities across a GMP pharmaceutical manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate brings 20+ years of capital construction experience with deep expertise in electrical distribution, instrumentation installation, and control systems integration in a regulated environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provide owner’s representative oversight of all E&I construction activities including electrical distribution, MCC installation, field instrumentation, control panel installation, and cable tray/conduit systems
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Monitor contractor and subcontractor E&I installation progress against approved construction schedules; identify and resolve conflicts, delays, and quality deficiencies
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Verify E&I installations against approved IFC drawings, single-line diagrams, instrument index, and loop drawings
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Coordinate E&I scope interfaces with mechanical, piping, CSA, and process systems construction leads
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Oversee cable pulling, termination, megger testing, loop checks, and pre-commissioning electrical activities
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Lead punch list development and field verification for E&I scope; track and drive resolution of open items
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Manage RFI and submittal processes for E&I scope; interface with electrical and controls engineering on field conditions
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Support E&I turnover documentation including system completion packages, test records, and as-built markups
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Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA, site safety standards, and GMP documentation requirements
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Mentor E&I Construction Supervisors and System Owners within the team
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
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20+ years of capital construction experience with a focus on electrical and instrumentation systems — REQUIRED
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Direct pharma, biotech, or other regulated industry experience strongly preferred (data centers, petrochemical, O&G considered)
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Demonstrated owner’s representative or client-side construction management experience on programs of $100M+
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Deep knowledge of electrical distribution systems, MCC construction, field instrumentation installation, and control system integration
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Experience with loop checking, megger testing, functional testing, and pre-commissioning E&I activities
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Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, ISA standards, and GMP instrumentation documentation requirements
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Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and construction documentation management tools
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Experience with DeltaV, Rockwell, or similar DCS/PLC platforms from a construction interface perspective a strong plus
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OSHA 30 certification required; BS in Electrical Engineering or related discipline preferred
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Ability to work full-time on-site in Central Indiana
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. It is our policy not to discriminate against any applicant or employee, and we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful work environment across all locations in which we operate. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and enhance our ability to serve clients globally. If you have a disability or require any reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please inform your recruiter or contact us directly so that we can explore the appropriate arrangements.
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