Construction Manager

Eli Lilly and Company

. Lead field construction execution for Global Facilities Delivery (GFD) .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeIndianapolis • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $130,500 - $211,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large-scale capital construction projects, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and effective management of contractor teams. Proficient in financial controls, cost forecasting, and maintaining quality and safety throughout the construction process.

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Capital Project Construction DeliveryGMP ConstructionConstruction ManagementField SupervisionProject Management Professional (PMP)

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Hard Skills

Construction Quality SystemsLEAN Construction PrinciplesCost ForecastingChange ManagementMechanical CompletionField Execution BudgetsSafety LeadershipSchedulingCivil EngineeringElectrical Engineering

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInfluencing SkillsSound JudgmentProblem SolvingTeam Leadership

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Certified Construction Manager (CCM)Project Management Professional (PMP)

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical ManufacturingBrownfield ConstructionGreenfield ConstructionBulk APISterile ProductsSecondary PackagingLaboratory ProjectsContract Construction ManagementConstruction DisputesFinancial Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead field construction execution for Global Facilities Delivery (GFD)
Supervise Lilly employees and contract construction leaders
Safely execute large-scale capital programs of at least $200M USD at brownfield and greenfield sites
Manage field construction execution from detailed design through mechanical completion
Oversee field execution budgets and capital spend across assigned programs
Vet invoices and change orders
Ensure contractor teams meet safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives
Partner with legal, procurement, and other parties to resolve contract construction disputes
Perform cost forecasting, change management, and maintain financial controls
Serve as primary contact between field contract construction teams and program leadership
Communicate with GFD, project leadership, project teams, governance bodies, business partners, and site stakeholders
Facilitate issue resolution and proactively identify and solve field issues
Implement construction safely with quality, speed, and value
Lead construction management in compliance with company policies, construction quality standards, GMP requirements, and applicable regulations
Travel internationally and domestically approximately 15% to 30%, including possible weekends and multi-week stays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in capital project construction delivery in industrial or manufacturing facilities
Experience executing greenfield and large-scale brownfield construction projects
Experience directly managing or overseeing multiple construction contractors or construction management firms simultaneously
Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
No employer support or sponsorship for work authorization or visas
Direct field supervision of projects or programs greater than $100MM in size
Prior pharmaceutical manufacturing construction experience, including bulk API, sterile products, secondary packaging, devices, and laboratory projects
Proficiency in GMP construction, LEAN construction principles, construction quality systems, project controls, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines, safety leadership, or scheduling
Ability to achieve results and influence through people, including contractor workforces not under direct administrative authority
Ability to manage and drive accountability across contract construction management organizations
Sound judgment in field decision making
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), equivalent technical certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), or construction management certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending on company and individual performance
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Pension
Vacation benefits
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 employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities
Disability accommodation support during the application process