Project Manager - Utilities - GFD
Eli Lilly and Company
August 23, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Richmond, VA
Operations
Role: Lead project management for a $500MM+ greenfield Utilities program supporting biopharma manufacturing facilities, including clean utilities (WFI, pure steam, process gases) and gray utilities (water, steam, electrical, wastewater). Responsibilities: oversee multidisciplinary teams from conceptual design through commissioning, ensuring safety, quality, compliance with cGMP, and regulatory standards (FDA, ISPE, ASME BPE). Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, coordinate utility tie-ins and capacity planning across multiple campus buildings, and manage project scope, schedule, and costs. Requirements: Bachelorβs in Engineering or related field; 10+ years in capital project delivery, preferably for biotech or pharma facilities; experience with large-scale utility systems, GMP qualification, and multi-building campus utilities. Certifications such as PE or PMP preferred. High-Value: experience with biotech/biologics manufacturing, site-wide utility distribution, utility commissioning (IQ/OQ/PQ), and international travel (~15-30%). Work setup: onsite in Richmond, VA, with full relocation required; significant travel involved.