Senior Director – Construction Manager

Eli Lilly and Company

. Directly supervise and manage a team of 3–5 direct reports, including Lilly employees and contract Construction Managers .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $159,000 - $233,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in managing large-scale capital construction projects, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards while effectively leading diverse teams and contractors. Proficient in financial controls, project scheduling, and communication across various organizational levels.

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Capital Project Construction DeliveryField Construction SupervisionGMP Construction ExperienceProject Management Professional (PMP)Construction Management Certification

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject ControlsLEAN Construction PrinciplesSafety LeadershipCivil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical DisciplinesCost ForecastingChange ManagementSchedulingField Execution Budget ManagementEnvironmental Compliance

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthoritySound JudgmentContinuous Improvement MindsetIssue Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Certified Construction Manager (CCM)

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing ConstructionBrownfield ConstructionGreenfield ConstructionConstruction Quality StandardsInternational Travel

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly supervise and manage a team of 3–5 direct reports, including Lilly employees and contract Construction Managers
Direct field construction execution for large-scale capital programs of at least $5BN USD or more in business-critical capital assets
Oversee field construction execution from detailed design through mechanical completion
Ensure contractor teams deliver on safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives at Brownfield and Greenfield sites
Maintain accountability for field execution budget and capital spend, including cost forecasting, change management, and financial controls
Report directly to the Associate Vice President of Global Facilities Delivery
Serve as the primary point of contact between field construction teams and program leadership
Communicate with GFD, project leadership, project teams, governance bodies, business partners, and site stakeholders
Facilitate issue resolution, identify scope changes, and implement construction safely with quality, speed, and value
Lead construction management compliance with company policies, construction quality standards, GMP requirements, and regulatory frameworks
Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans for construction scopes
Ensure safety and environmental compliance for project personnel, contractors, and subcontractors from mobilization through turnover
Serve as an active member of the site safety leadership team
Travel internationally and domestically, including weekends and multi-week stays, approximately 15% to 30%

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience with direct field supervision of projects or programs greater than $500MM in size preferred
Experience executing greenfield and large-scale brownfield construction projects
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 preferred
Experience with GMP construction, LEAN construction principles, construction quality systems, project controls, civil/structural/mechanical/electrical disciplines, safety leadership, and scheduling preferred
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 without requiring management approval for routine issues
Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of project and organizational hierarchy
Competency in a foreign language(s) preferred
Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or equivalent technical certification preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or Construction Management certification preferred
Experience working and/or living outside the U.S. preferred
Commitment to continuous improvement and serving as a change agent within construction operations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company bonus depending, in part, 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
Employee resource groups open to all employees