Eaton's ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Project Manager.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $93750.03 - $137500.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

The Project Manager primary functions are:
• Perform site survey's evaluating current electrical and mechanical conditions and create a design to upgrade, replace, or install new electrical infrastructures from utility and generator inputs to a data room floor distribution base on customer requirements.
• Use of modern project management tools and techniques to design and execute projects related to the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrical power system modifications.
• Lead modernization projects related to electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution industry with specific focus on critical power systems.
• Deliver projects with a high degree of professionalism and safety, using his/her knowledge of industrial and utility power distribution equipment, power system engineering, critical power systems & construction safety.
• Have full responsibility for his/her assigned projects and authority to complete them from inception to scope development, planning, execution, management of people and resources.
• Have the discipline to create clear and achievable cost, quality, and schedule objectives and follow these objectives through to successful completion.
• Provide technical leadership to the district sales & service teams.
• Manage and direct a team on awarded projects for electrical equipment, including working knowledge of electrical system design & installation. Equipment includes: Transformers, Switchgear, Switchboards, Distribution Systems, Data Floors, Power Distribution Units, Uninterrupted Power Systems (UPS), Motor Control Centers, Automatic Transfer Switches, Generators, Rotating Equipment and AC Drives.
• Manages & maintains all assigned projects, takes ownership and responsibility for meeting customer expectations according to all contract requirements.
• Prepares, submits, and manages change orders between customer and Eaton.
• Manages and communicates the scope of work & responsibilities between Eaton's customers, Eaton's employees, & Eaton's suppliers / sub-contractors.

Additional Information

The Project Manager essential functions are:
• Manages & maintains the mission critical contracts between Eaton and its customers.
• Estimates, prepares, submits, and manages change orders between customer and Eaton.
• Manages and communicates the scope of work & responsibilities between Eaton's customers, Eaton's employees, & Eaton's suppliers / sub-contractors.
• Establishes, and manages the contract(s) between Eaton and its vendors & subcontractors.
• Plans, establishes, maintains, and regularly updates a project schedule on assigned projects.
• Manages communication and distributes documentation between Eaton and its customers.
• Monitors, reports, and controls costs on assigned projects within estimated project margin.
• Reports, forecasts, and presents project financial activity to Eaton's management.
• Prepares, distributes, and follows through with project Safety Plan.
• Developing Accident Prevention Plans, QC Plans, Environmental Plans & Mobilization Plans.
• Responsible for financial performance of project including: Profitability, Project Revenue, and Cash Flow.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited Institution with focus on Project Management, Construction Management, or Engineering.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience managing field service engineer/technician roles.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience managing electrical projects.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver's license.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
• Ability to travel within the US and outside of the US without restrictions.
• Ability to gain access to military and government sites.
• Candidates must reside in one of the listed locations in order to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:
• BS in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Construction.
• Retired Military.
• Efficient with Primavera and/or MS Project.
• Project Management Professional.
• Knowledge of data center construction.
• Working knowledge of packaged equipment solutions.
• Technical experience in electrical / mechanical / structural / civil construction techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with EM385 Army Corp of Engineer requirements.
• Quality Control certifications / experience.
• Efficient with MS Office Suite.
• Ability to obtain a government security clearance.

Skills:

Position Criteria:
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Adept at successful project execution.
• Strong experience to deliver technical solutions to customers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to be flexible to adjust to changing project conditions.
• Self-Motivating and ability to work independently.
• Ability to multitask multiple projects at various stages.
• Strong ability to interface with a customer on installation related techniques and building codes.
• Strong computer skills, including well versed in MS Office Suite of tools.
• Strong knowledge of Eaton's electrical product and service offerings/capabilities.
• Possess strong technical writing and presentation ability, organizational skills, documentation, and communication skills, and have previously functioned as part of a team dynamic.
• Strong capabilities in breaking down project scope.
• Work remotely and engage appropriate team members for support.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 9/22/25

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