Role overview

The Construction Lead – Equipment will oversee the execution, coordination, and turnover of large-scale pharmaceutical process and clean utility equipment on a major capital project. This is a senior-level construction leadership role serving as a critical interface between field execution teams, contractors, vendors, and executive leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Lead owner’s representative construction oversight for complex pharmaceutical process and clean utility equipment on a large capital project
• Own equipment execution from installation through mechanical completion and turnover to commissioning
• Maintain detailed understanding of project schedules, sequencing, and equipment readiness
• Support and coordinate Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), including potential travel to vendor sites
• Conduct daily on-site field walkdowns to assess progress, resolve issues, and validate readiness
• Integrate contractor and vendor updates into overall execution plans and reporting
• Provide accurate forecasting, risk identification, and proactive status reporting to senior leadership
• Ensure all equipment installations meet GMP, safety, and project requirements

Equipment & systems experience (highly desired)

• Glass-lined reactors
• Condensers
• Dryers
• Clean utility systems
• Filtration systems and related process equipment

Qualifications

• 20+ years supporting pharmaceutical or life sciences capital projects
• Strong preference for experience on large or “mega-project” environments
• Background at the Construction Manager or Senior Construction Supervisor level
• Deep knowledge of equipment installation, construction sequencing, and turnover processes
• Proven ability to communicate clearly with executive leadership and senior stakeholders
• Experience transitioning equipment from commissioning through operational handover

Work environment & expectations

• Daily on-site presence with consistent field engagement
• Fast-paced, high-visibility capital project environment
• Requires strong leadership, decisiveness, and comfort operating at the executive interface