Electrical Project Manager – GMP Pharma Construction Lead

Blackfield Associates; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackfield Associates is seeking an Electrical Project Manager for a 12-month contract based in Indiana. You will lead electrical and site infrastructure projects, coordinating with Eli Lilly and partners to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

You will oversee design, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring GMP and EHS compliance while managing multi-disciplinary teams and contractors. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline. Master's degree advantageous.
• Proven experience managing design-to-construct-then-handover projects.
• Strong knowledge of medium-voltage electrical systems and site infrastructure.
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Ability to manage contractors and multidisciplinary teams on complex capital projects.
• Solid understanding of project controls: cost, schedule, risk, and change control.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of electrical and site infrastructure projects within scope, schedule, budget, safety, and quality targets.
• Interface with customers and stakeholders to drive successful project execution.
• Provide governance for electrical infrastructure, MS/medium-voltage, telecom, security, and auxiliary systems through design to handover.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and resolve technical, commercial, and schedule issues.
• Lead change management and ensure effective stakeholder communication and alignment.
• Oversee contractor performance to meet commitments and objectives.
• Prepare regular governance reporting, risk reviews, and progress tracking.
• Ensure compliance with GMP requirements and EHS standards.
• Participate in leadership and steering meetings with status updates and recovery plans.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and handover for operational readiness.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and best practices.

Skills

Electrical project management

GMP compliance

Stakeholder management

Budget and scheduling

Construction/site infrastructure

Vendor/contractor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree advantageous

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Cost management tools

Job description

Blackfield Associates is seeking an Electrical Project Manager for a 12-month contract based in Indiana. You will lead electrical and site infrastructure projects, coordinating with Eli Lilly and partners to ensure delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

You will oversee design, construction, commissioning, and handover, ensuring GMP and EHS compliance while managing multi-disciplinary teams and contractors. Strong leadership and communication are essential for success.