Strategic Project Controls & Cost Engineer

100 Eli Lilly and Company; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Lilly is seeking an Advisor, Project Controls/Cost Engineer to lead project controls across a diverse capital portfolio. You will oversee budgeting, cost control, earned value, change and risk management, and forecasting within Global Facilities Delivery.

The role emphasizes governance, mentorship, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with finance policies on capital projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• At least 8 years of project controls experience or similar.
• Authorized to work in the United States; Lilly does not sponsor work visas.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve project controls processes, standards, and systems.
• Review controls across the portfolio and drive corrective actions.
• Author/update standards, instructions, and playbooks for best practices.
• Provide governance and training to project controls teams.
• Lead organizational change to adopt advanced PM and controls.
• Advise on scope, cost, and schedule performance for projects.

Skills

Influence and results orientation

Analytical and numerical skills

Effective communication (written and,

Self-discipline and autonomy

Problem solving and innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/engineering/construction or related field

Tools

SAP

Sage Timberline

Oracle Unifier

Primavera P6

Primavera Risk

Job description

Lilly is seeking an Advisor, Project Controls/Cost Engineer to lead project controls across a diverse capital portfolio. You will oversee budgeting, cost control, earned value, change and risk management, and forecasting within Global Facilities Delivery.

The role emphasizes governance, mentorship, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with finance policies on capital projects.