Construction Manager - GFD

Eli Lilly and Company • Us, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Manager leads field construction execution for Lilly’s Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) organization, supervising Lilly employees and contract construction leaders to safely deliver large-scale capital programs at brownfield and greenfield sites. The role is accountable for field construction from detailed design through mechanical completion, as well as field execution budgets and capital spend across assigned programs. It serves as the primary point of contact between field construction contractors and program leadership. The position reports to the AVP of Construction Management and HSE in GFD.

The manager oversees capital programs of at least $200 million, including contractor performance and contract-related matters such as invoices and change orders. The role is responsible for safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives; cost forecasting and change management; dispute resolution in partnership with legal and procurement; and effective communication with project teams, governance bodies, business partners, and site stakeholders. Work must follow company policies, construction quality standards, applicable GMP requirements, and regulatory frameworks.

The position requires full relocation to the project site and onsite presence. International and domestic travel is expected at approximately 15% to 30%, potentially including weekends and multi-week stays. The posting is not site-specific and may be based at multiple GFD project locations. Multiple job levels may be hired against this description, and the business title may vary by level. Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States; Lilly will not sponsor work authorization or visas for this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field.
• At least 10 years of experience in capital project construction delivery in industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Prior experience executing greenfield and large-scale brownfield construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience directly managing or overseeing multiple construction contractors or construction management firms simultaneously.
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Lilly will not provide work authorization or visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Direct field supervision of projects or programs greater than $100 million.
• Prior pharmaceutical manufacturing construction experience, including bulk API, sterile products, secondary packaging, devices, and, to a lesser extent, laboratory projects.
• Proficiency in one or more of GMP construction, LEAN construction principles, construction quality systems, project controls, civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical disciplines, safety leadership, and scheduling.
• Ability to achieve results and influence through people, including contractor workforces outside direct administrative authority, and to manage accountability across contract construction management organizations.
• Sound judgment in field decision-making on routine issues while keeping program leadership informed and engaged on critical matters.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across project and organizational levels.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), equivalent technical certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), or construction management certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Lilly employees and contract construction leaders executing large-scale capital programs, including programs of at least $200 million.
• Oversee contract administration matters, including vetting invoices and change orders.
• Lead field construction execution from detailed design through mechanical completion at brownfield and greenfield sites.
• Ensure contractors meet safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
• Resolve disputes with contract construction teams in partnership with legal, procurement, and other necessary parties.
• Manage field execution budgets and capital spend, including cost forecasting, change management, and financial controls.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between field construction contractors and program leadership.
• Maintain communication with GFD, project leadership and teams, governance bodies, business partners, and site stakeholders; facilitate issue resolution and proactively identify and address field issues.
• Implement construction work safely and with quality, speed, and value.
• Lead construction management in compliance with company policies and procedures, construction quality standards, applicable GMP requirements, and regulatory frameworks.

Benefits

• Company bonus, depending in part on company and individual performance.
• Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k).
• Pension.
• Vacation benefits.
• Eligibility for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Flexible benefits, including healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Certain time-off and leave-of-absence benefits.
• Well-being benefits, including an employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior