HVAC Field Quality Lead - Pharma GMP Construction

Blackfield Associates; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfield Associates are currently partnered with a global pharmaceutical manufacturer to recruit an HVAC Quality Lead for an Indiana-based project on a 12-month contract. This role leads quality oversight across HVAC, utility and piping systems during construction, start-up, commissioning and turnover.

You will implement quality plans, ITPs, and NCR processes, coordinate with construction, QA/QC and contractors, and report on quality performance and readiness to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.
• Sufficient construction quality experience supporting HVAC, mechanical, utility, and piping systems on large capital projects.
• Experience supporting cleanroom or controlled-environment construction within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, semiconductor, or advanced manufacturing facilities.
• Proven experience on major industrial or commercial construction projects, preferably valued at $200M+.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, cleanroom systems, utility infrastructure, process piping, testing and balancing, and mechanical commissioning activities.
• Experience implementing and working within formal construction quality management systems.
• Strong background managing NCRs, corrective actions, inspection programs, turnover documentation, and quality reporting.
• Working knowledge of ASME, ANSI, ASHRAE, SMACNA, and applicable mechanical and building codes.
• Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, commissioning documentation, and quality records.
• Familiarity with GMP-regulated facilities and quality requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification, system turnover, and operational readiness activities.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with digital quality management systems and construction issue-tracking platforms is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality oversight activities for HVAC, mechanical, utility, and piping systems throughout construction, start-up, commissioning, and turnover phases.
• Act as the field quality lead, ensuring all installations comply with project specifications, approved drawings, industry standards, and owner quality requirements.
• Implement and manage project quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality procedures, and turnover requirements for all mechanical systems.
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, and field walkdowns to verify installation quality, workmanship, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Monitor and verify mechanical testing and commissioning activities, including pressure testing, flushing, balancing, start-up, and system performance verification.
• Ensure proper installation and integration of HVAC systems, chilled water, heating hot water, condenser water, steam, compressed air, cleanroom systems, process piping, and associated utility infrastructure.
• Manage quality issues through their full lifecycle, including identification, documentation, corrective action implementation, verification, and closure.
• Lead the administration of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), quality observations, and corrective action programs.
• Maintain accurate quality records including inspection reports, turnover packages, testing documentation, deficiency logs, and quality metrics.
• Coordinate closely with construction, engineering, QA/QC, commissioning, CQV, contractors, and subcontractors to resolve quality issues and maintain project progress.
• Support mechanical completion, system turnover, and handover activities by ensuring systems meet quality, documentation, and operational readiness requirements.
• Provide regular reporting on quality performance, trends, risks, and project readiness to stakeholders and project leadership.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, continuous improvement, and safe execution across the project.

Skills

Quality management systems

NCR management

Documentation & reporting

Stakeholder management

HVAC knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent industry experience

Job description

Blackfield Associates are currently partnered with a global pharmaceutical manufacturer to recruit an HVAC Quality Lead for an Indiana-based project on a 12-month contract. This role leads quality oversight across HVAC, utility and piping systems during construction, start-up, commissioning and turnover.

You will implement quality plans, ITPs, and NCR processes, coordinate with construction, QA/QC and contractors, and report on quality performance and readiness to stakeholders.