Senior Director - Construction Manager - GFD
Eli Lilly and Company
Summary
This position is a full-time, regular (FTE) Construction Management position in Global Facilities Delivery (GFD). GFD is an internal Eli Lilly project management organization responsible for executing on a global capital project portfolio to meet business needs. The GFD Organization delivers new and renovated capital assets around the world. Our mission is accomplished through a highly leveraged organization of design, construction, and qualification contract partners.
Job description
Organization Overview
This position is a full-time, regular (FTE) Construction Management position in Global Facilities Delivery (GFD). GFD is an internal Eli Lilly project management organization responsible for executing on a global capital project portfolio to meet business needs. The GFD Organization delivers new and renovated capital assets around the world. Our mission is accomplished through a highly leveraged organization of design, construction, and qualification contract partners.
Key Objectives/Deliverables
Construction Oversight: Directly supervise and manage a team of 3–5 direct reports (a combination of Lilly employees and contract Construction Managers) to safely execute large-scale capital programs of at least $5BN USD or more in business-critical capital assets. Accountable for field construction execution from detailed design through mechanical completion, ensuring contractor teams deliver on safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives on both Brownfield and Greenfield sites. Hold accountability for the field execution budget and capital spend across assigned programs, including cost forecasting, change management, and adherence to financial controls.
Interface/Communication: Report directly to the Associate Vice President of GFD and serve as the primary point of contact between field construction teams and program leadership. Develop and maintain effective communication with GFD, project leadership, project teams, governance bodies, business partners, and site stakeholders. Facilitate issue resolution, proactively identify scope changes, and implement construction work safely with quality, speed, and value.
Compliance: Lead with a disciplined, structured approach to construction management based on compliance with Company Policies and Procedures, including construction quality standards, GMP requirements where applicable, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
Safety/Environment: Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans for all construction scopes. Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies, procedures, and work rules for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors from mobilization through construction completion and turnover. Serve as an active member of the site safety leadership team.
Additional Information
International and domestic travel is expected in this role and may include weekends and multi-week stays (15% to 30%). This position will require full relocation to the project site, as onsite presence is required. This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Global Facilities Delivery.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 20+ years of experience in capital project construction delivery in industrial or manufacturing facilities
- Direct field supervision of projects or programs greater than $500MM in size
- Previous experience executing greenfield and large-scale brownfield construction projects
- Demonstrated experience directly managing or overseeing multiple construction contractors or construction management firms simultaneously
- Willingness to relocate and/or travel to project locations outside of home state/country
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing construction experience
- Construction execution experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities (Bulk API, sterile products, secondary packaging, devices, lab projects)
- Experience in GMP construction, LEAN construction principles, construction quality systems, project controls, civil/structural/mechanical/electrical disciplines, safety leadership, and scheduling
- Proven ability to achieve results and influence through people, including contractor workforces not under direct administrative authority
- Demonstrated ability to manage and drive accountability across contract construction management organizations
- Sound judgment in field decision-making without requiring management approval for routine issues
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, across all levels of project and organizational hierarchy
- Competency in a foreign language(s)
- Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or equivalent technical certification
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Construction Management certification preferred
- Experience working and/or living outside the U.S.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and serving as a change agent within construction operations
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Pension
- Vacation Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Death Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Fitness Benefits
- Employee Clubs & Activities
- Company Bonus
Company overview
Eli Lilly and Company, commonly known as Lilly, is a leading American multinational pharmaceutical corporation headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Founded in 1876 by Colonel Eli Lilly, the company has grown into one of the world's most valuable pharmaceutical enterprises, with operations in approximately 125 countries. Lilly specializes in developing and manufacturing innovative medicines across multiple therapeutic areas, including diabetes, oncology, neuroscience, immunology, and cardiometabolic diseases. The company is renowned for its groundbreaking work in insulin production, having been the first to mass-produce insulin and later developing the first commercially available insulin product in the U.S. Lilly's current portfolio includes blockbuster medications such as Mounjaro and Zepbound (tirzepatide) for diabetes and obesity, Trulicity (dulaglutide) for type 2 diabetes, Verzenio (abemaciclib) for breast cancer, and Taltz (ixekizumab) for autoimmune conditions. With approximately 47,000 employees worldwide, Lilly maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing heavily in scientific innovation to address some of the world's most significant health challenges. The company operates with a mission to make life better for people around the world through the discovery and delivery of innovative medicines.