Senior Director - Construction Manager - GFD,
Eli Lilly and Company
August 07, 2026
On-site
Huntsville, AL
Corporate Functions
Responsibilities:
- Supervise/manage 3–5 direct reports to safely execute $1B+ capital programs from detailed design through mechanical completion (Brownfield and Greenfield), meeting safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Own field execution budget and capital spend; handle cost forecasting, change management, and financial controls.
- Serve as primary point of contact between field construction teams and GFD leadership; develop communication across stakeholders and resolve issues.
- Proactively identify scope changes and implement construction work with quality, speed, and value.
- Ensure construction management compliance with relevant quality standards/GMP (where applicable) and regulatory frameworks.
- Develop/maintain safety and environmental execution plans; ensure compliance from mobilization through turnover; serve on site safety leadership.
Qualifications (Required):
- BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
- 20+ years’ capital project construction delivery experience in industrial/manufacturing facilities (preferably $500MM+).
- Experience executing greenfield and large-scale brownfield projects.
- Experience managing multiple construction contractors/firms concurrently.
- Ability/willingness to relocate and/or travel outside home state/country.
Preferences (Preferred):
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing construction experience (Bulk API, sterile products, secondary packaging, devices).
- GMP construction; LEAN; construction quality systems; project controls; civil/structural/mechanical/electrical; safety leadership; scheduling.
- PE/CCM; PMP or construction management certification.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated): $159,000–$233,200; eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off, well-being benefits).
Application Instructions:
- Submit a resume; if you need an accommodation, complete the workplace accommodation request form at https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation.
- Supervise/manage 3–5 direct reports to safely execute $1B+ capital programs from detailed design through mechanical completion (Brownfield and Greenfield), meeting safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives.
- Own field execution budget and capital spend; handle cost forecasting, change management, and financial controls.
- Serve as primary point of contact between field construction teams and GFD leadership; develop communication across stakeholders and resolve issues.
- Proactively identify scope changes and implement construction work with quality, speed, and value.
- Ensure construction management compliance with relevant quality standards/GMP (where applicable) and regulatory frameworks.
- Develop/maintain safety and environmental execution plans; ensure compliance from mobilization through turnover; serve on site safety leadership.
Qualifications (Required):
- BS in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field.
- 20+ years’ capital project construction delivery experience in industrial/manufacturing facilities (preferably $500MM+).
- Experience executing greenfield and large-scale brownfield projects.
- Experience managing multiple construction contractors/firms concurrently.
- Ability/willingness to relocate and/or travel outside home state/country.
Preferences (Preferred):
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing construction experience (Bulk API, sterile products, secondary packaging, devices).
- GMP construction; LEAN; construction quality systems; project controls; civil/structural/mechanical/electrical; safety leadership; scheduling.
- PE/CCM; PMP or construction management certification.
Compensation/Benefits (as stated): $159,000–$233,200; eligible for company bonus and comprehensive benefits (e.g., 401(k), medical/dental/vision, flexible benefits, life insurance, time off, well-being benefits).
Application Instructions:
- Submit a resume; if you need an accommodation, complete the workplace accommodation request form at https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation.