Eaton's ES AMER ARS division is currently seeking a Project Manager for our Fibrebond engineering team based at our manufacturing campus in Minden, LA. Relocation assistance is available to candidate currently residing in the US.
This role is responsible for managing multiple projects associated with power distribution or other related industries from point of sale to delivery. The successful candidate will be the Customer's single in-house contact for all related tasks associated with the project and assume responsibility for all aspect of project execution.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $71000 - $105000 a year. Please note the salary information shown 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:- Supports communication with customers and their representatives, providing updates and relaying information to internal teams.
- Assists in coordinating assigned projects to help ensure production runs smoothly and meets customer expectations.
- Helps track project scope, including documenting changes and supporting the processing of change orders.
- Works closely with Engineering to support project design efforts and confirm alignment with customer requirements.
- Enters and maintains project-related information, including sales orders and engineering jobs, within the ERP system.
- Prepares and updates project status reports and distributes updates to internal stakeholders and customers as needed.
- Assists in developing long lead bills of materials (BOMs) and coordinates with purchasing to support timely material ordering.
- Coordinates with production, installation, transportation, and field service teams to support project schedules and delivery requirements.
- Liaises with the Quality Control team to help schedule inspections throughout the production process.
- Assists in reviewing minor quality issues and escalates concerns as appropriate.
- Supports verification of project data in the ERP system prior to billing and assists with entering job change orders (JCOs).
- Logs and tracks post-shipment service calls in the ERP system and ensures proper distribution to relevant teams.
- Assists in assembling and preparing submittal documentation for customers.
- Collaborates with Engineering to track drawing requirements and support adherence to project timelines.
- Helps develop and maintain project schedules, ensuring updates are communicated to stakeholders.
- Assists in coordinating warranty-related service requests to support timely resolution.
Qualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
- Ability to read and understand building drawings, site plans, building and equipment layouts, foundation drawings, customer specifications, etc.
- Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This means that Eaton will not support any CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.
Preferred Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science in electrical or mechanical engineering, or construction management, or construction technology from an accredited college or university.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Projects scheduling.
- One (1) year of building construction or building manufacturing experience.
- PMP Certification.
- One year of experience with Lean | Six Sigma projects and implementation.
Skills: - Ability to manage projects with sound independent judgment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with proven interpersonal skills
- Ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to customers, employees, and leadership at all levels of the organization.
- Must be able to establish and maintain effective relationships with colleagues, peers, supervisors, customers, etc.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions routinely.
- Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Ability and willingness to travel to meet customer demands.
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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.