Construction Coordinator

Safety Management Group, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay after 40 hours

Annual merit increases

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Safety Management Group, LLC in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a local Construction Coordinator to manage construction permits and coordinate with site teams in a GMP environment. The role requires collaboration with Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, Security, and EHS to ensure work aligns with safety and production needs.

3+ years in permit coordination and familiarity with GMP standards are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years coordinating permits for industrial/pharmaceutical or GMP construction projects
• Knowledge of local building codes, OSHA regulations, and environmental permitting processes
• Experience working in active/operating industrial or pharmaceutical facilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across contractors, regulators, and site operations personnel
• Familiarity with cGMP contamination control and classified space requirements is preferred
• Degree in Project Management or related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction permits, approvals, inspections, and documentation to ensure all work is properly authorized before execution.
• Serve as the liaison between contractors and site stakeholders, including Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, Security, and EHS teams.
• Manage utility outages, shutdowns, tie-ins, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities to support construction work in an operating facility.
• Oversee contractor access, badging, orientation, and compliance with site requirements and safety procedures.
• Coordinate construction activities in GMP-regulated environments, ensuring contamination control, dust mitigation, and protection of manufacturing operations.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and site leadership, proactively identifying and resolving operational, safety, permitting, and scheduling conflicts.

Skills

Permitting coordination

Contractor liaison

Communication

Education

Degree in Project Management

Job description

Description

Safety Management Group is a nationally recognized professional service organization that provides workplace safety consulting, training, staffing, program planning, and implementation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, Life and Disability Insurance, and additional supplemental products.

Safety Management Group is seeking a local Construction Coordinator in Indianapolis, Indiana.

The Construction Coordinator acts as the connective link between the construction project team and the operating facility. This role is responsible for securing and maintaining all required construction-related permits, and for serving as the primary liaison with site personnel to align construction activity with the site's operational, safety, security, and quality requirements.

Additional Information

• SMG full-time, benefited Associates are eligible for Premium Pay after working 40 billable hours for the week. Premium pay is at a 1.35 multiplier.
• Annual pay/merit review/increase.

Overview of Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate construction permits, approvals, inspections, and documentation to ensure all work is properly authorized before execution.
• Serve as the liaison between contractors and site stakeholders, including Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Quality, Security, and EHS teams.
• Manage utility outages, shutdowns, tie-ins, and Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) activities to support construction work in an operating facility.
• Oversee contractor access, badging, orientation, and compliance with site requirements and safety procedures.
• Coordinate construction activities in GMP-regulated environments, ensuring contamination control, dust mitigation, and protection of manufacturing operations.
• Facilitate communication between project teams and site leadership, proactively identifying and resolving operational, safety, permitting, and scheduling conflicts.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience coordinating permits for industrial, pharmaceutical, or other regulated/GMP construction projects.
• Working knowledge of local building codes, OSHA regulations, and environmental permitting processes.
• Experience working within an active/operating industrial or pharmaceutical facility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating across contractors, regulators, and site operations personnel.
• Familiarity with cGMP contamination control and classified space requirements is strongly preferred.
• Degree in Project Management or related is preferred.

Physical Demands of the job may include:

• Moving about long distances
• Ascending/Descending stairs and ladders
• Remaining in a stationary position for a prolonged period
• Working in extreme weather
• Being exposed to loud noises
• Wearing personal protective gear correctly

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