Project Manager - Utilities - GFD

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage teams to deliver a greenfield Utilities program of $500MM USD or more in capital assets for biotech/bioconjugate campus operations.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from conceptual design through commissioning, qualification, and operational handover.
• Manage both Clean Utilities (WFI, Pure Steam, Process Gases, etc.) and Gray Utilities (chilled water, electrical distribution, wastewater, etc.).
• Coordinate utility tie-ins, capacity allocations, and handoff sequencing with manufacturing, laboratory, and warehouse building teams.
• Ensure strict compliance with cGMP requirements, Company Policies, and regulatory standards including FDA, ISPE, and ASME BPE.
• Develop and maintain safety and environmental execution plans to ensure all contractors and personnel work safely.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or a technical related field (e.g., project management, construction management).
• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in capital project delivery within industrial or manufacturing facilities.
• Proven experience managing greenfield projects.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without sponsorship.
• Willingness to relocate to Richmond, VA, for the duration of the project and travel domestically or internationally (15% to 30%).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biotech, biologics, or bioconjugate manufacturing.
• Direct experience delivering Central Utility Plants (CUPs) and clean/gray utility distribution on pharma campuses.
• Expertise in commissioning and qualifying utility systems to cGMP standards (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with LEAN, automation, and project controls.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) and pension programs.
• Vacation benefits and various paid time off options.
• Life insurance and death benefits.
• Employee assistance programs and well-being clubs.

About the Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global healthcare leader dedicated to discovering and delivering life-changing medicines. We unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world, prioritizing innovation, safety, and community impact.