Electrical Construction Manager
Indianapolis
USA
Contract
Civil Engineering
Job Title: Freelance Construction Manager – Electrical (High Voltage, Night Shift)
Location: Indianapolis, IN (On-Site)
Contract Type: Freelance / Contract Position
Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM
Industry: Pharmaceutical | Datacenter | Semiconductor | Mission-Critical
Facility Value: $12 Billion
Start Date: August 2025 (Interviews begin July 4th)
Project Overview:
A global pharma powerhouse is rapidly scaling its operations at its $12BN flagship facility in Indianapolis, the largest site in its global network. As part of an accelerated ramp-up, we’re hiring a contract Construction Manager (Electrical, High Voltage) to lead night shift operations across mission-critical electrical infrastructure.
This is a freelance-style engagement for those who thrive in high-paced environments and are ready to hit the ground running during off-hours, when the site comes alive with essential overnight construction activity.
Scope of Work:
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Lead all night shift high-voltage electrical construction activities, ensuring safety, quality, and performance standards are met across the board.
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Act as the primary point of contact on-site during the night, representing the owner and ensuring smooth coordination between trades.
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Oversee installation and integration of MV/HV systems, switchgear, transformers, UPS, and emergency power infrastructure.
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Maintain strict adherence to GMP, NEC, OSHA, and site-specific safety standards.
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Work closely with day-shift teams to ensure clear handovers, continuity, and progress tracking.
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Support troubleshooting, site logistics, material readiness, and coordination with QA/QC and commissioning teams.
Ideal Background:
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7+ years in electrical construction management, with a focus on high-voltage systems in industrial, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, or datacenter projects.
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Night shift or 24/7 construction experience is strongly preferred.
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Strong field leadership with an ability to make decisions and drive performance during non-standard hours.
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Familiar with regulated environments and large-scale construction protocols.
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Self-sufficient, solution-oriented, and able to manage multiple subcontractors and scopes in parallel.
Contract Details:
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Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 5:00 AM (Monday-Friday)
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Start Date: August 2025
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Interviews Begin: July 4th onwards
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Location: On-site, Indianapolis
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Contract Length: Initial 6-12 months, likely to extend
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Compensation: Competitive hourly rate
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Asha Longman

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