Senior Facilities & Project Engineering Lead (GMP)

Eli Lilly and Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility in Goochland County, Virginia. We seek a Senior Principal Facilities & Project Engineering to drive capital projects for GMP manufacturing, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

You will partner with Maintenance and Operations to define needs, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles. Role requires 5+ years in facility/maintenance engineering and project delivery, plus a BS in engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• 5+ years of experience in Facility or Maintenance Engineering in a manufacturing setting.
• 5+ years in Project Management/Capital Project Delivery.
• Experience owning a facility management program.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital project delivery for facilities and utilities systems—typically $5M–$10M—covering piping, clean utilities, and facility infrastructure from scope to closeout.
• Partner with Maintenance and Operations to translate facility needs into project requirements and scope.
• Manage full project lifecycle: meetings, schedule, contractor management, budgeting, stakeholder communication.
• Meet with plant customers (Operations, Engineering, Quality) to gather needs and represent them in planning.
• Oversee contractors to ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance per GMP and EHS.
• Apply knowledge of clean utilities and facility infrastructure to inform design and sequencing decisions.
• Participate in regular project and operations meetings; surface risks and resourcing needs to leadership.
• Contribute to broader facilities reliability and preventive maintenance planning.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

GMP experience

Facilities systems

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical/Chemical/Electrical/Civil)

Job description

Lilly is constructing an advanced manufacturing facility in Goochland County, Virginia. We seek a Senior Principal Facilities & Project Engineering to drive capital projects for GMP manufacturing, ensuring safety, quality, and timely delivery.

You will partner with Maintenance and Operations to define needs, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams through full project lifecycles. Role requires 5+ years in facility/maintenance engineering and project delivery, plus a BS in engineering.