Director, Owner-Side Construction & HSE

Eli Lilly and Company; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 201,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a senior leader to establish and grow the GFD owner-side Construction Management and HSE capability across mega-capital programs. You will lead construction engineering disciplines, QA/QC, contracts, and labor relations worldwide, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence from design through startup.

The role requires extensive leader- ship in regulated industrial environments, notable EPC oversight, and a proven ability to build

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 15 years of experience in construction leadership roles on major capital projects (> $1B).

Responsibilities

• Lead owner-side construction management and HSE expertise across mega-programs.
• Provide senior leadership for construction management, engineering, HSE, QA/QC, contracts, and labor relations.
• Own safety, cost, schedule, constructability, and quality accountability on projects.
• Direct field oversight of EPC/EPCm contractors, including performance, RFIs, change orders, and claims.

Skills

Construction leadership

Owner-side oversight

HSE program experience

Contract management

Labor relations

GMP familiarity

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a senior leader to establish and grow the GFD owner-side Construction Management and HSE capability across mega-capital programs. You will lead construction engineering disciplines, QA/QC, contracts, and labor relations worldwide, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence from design through startup.

The role requires extensive leader- ship in regulated industrial environments, notable EPC oversight, and a proven ability to build