CSA Construction Lead

• 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.

• Location:
  
  Central Indiana
• Engagement Type:
  Contract (W2 or 1099)
• Target Start:
  August / September 2026
• Experience
  
  Required:
  
  20+ years required

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.

• 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 upscale 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.

• 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.