Project Controls / Cost Engineer - Huntsville
Eli Lilly and Company
October 3, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Huntsville, AL)
Worldwide
Operations
Role: Project Controls/Cost Engineer within Lilly's Global Facilities Delivery, responsible for overseeing budgeting, cost control, earned value management, change and risk management, forecasting, and planning across capital projects. Responsibilities include developing and improving project controls standards, providing governance and mentorship to project teams, analyzing contractor spend, and driving process improvements for project execution. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering, or related fields; minimum 8 years of experience in project control, quantity surveying, or similar areas. Preferred skills include professional certifications (e.g., RICS, AACE, PMI), proficiency with project management tools (SAP, Primavera), and strong financial and analytical expertise. High-Value: focus on capital projects in facilities delivery, with an emphasis on cost management, risk mitigation, and process optimization; up to 25% travel required; role based in the US, full-time. Collaboration involves advising project teams and contractors to ensure scope, schedule, and budget adherence.