EATON

Senior Construction Manager - West Region

EATON$97K — $156K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 7+ years or an Associate degree with 9+ years in construction management; OR 12+ years experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong background in managing turnkey construction projects including all phases from planning to commissioning.
  • Knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, and construction document control processes.
  • Expertise in developing and monitoring construction schedules, budgets, and action item logs.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects while ensuring safety, quality, and financial objectives are met.
  • Strong skills in construction estimating and cost management, including budget tracking and subcontractor financials.
  • Understanding of construction safety management programs and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Lead field execution of complex electrical infrastructure projects, ensuring project delivery.
  • Collaborate with engineering and design teams to enhance project execution and productivity.
  • Evaluate project scope changes and implement effective contingency plans.
  • Establish and maintain QA/QC programs and accurate project documentation.
  • Coordinate large-scale construction projects and subcontractor activities from mobilization to completion.
  • Develop and maintain construction schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Drive contractor performance and improve field efficiencies.

Benefits

  • Various Health and Welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, and wellness programs.
  • Retirement benefits including a 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid and unpaid time off programs such as vacation and holidays.
  • Eligibility for premium pay and travel per diem for project-related travels.
  • Provision of a company vehicle for role-related travel.
Full Job Description
Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is currently seeking a Senior Construction Manager - Electrical. Candidates must reside within Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Arizona, or Colorado and be able to travel up to 75% throughout the region to support construction and project execution activities.

The Senior Construction Manager - Electrical is responsible for leading the field execution of complex turnkey electrical infrastructure projects, including power distribution, microgrid, renewable energy, and other mission-critical electrical systems across the region. This role serves as the primary construction leader responsible for safety, quality, schedule, budget, and successful project delivery while partnering closely with engineering, project management, customers, and subcontractors.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $156,000 a year. This position is also eligible for premium (overtime) pay, travel per diem, and a company vehicle.

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:

  • Demonstrated experience managing turnkey construction projects from pre-construction planning through commissioning, closeout, and client turnover.
  • Strong knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, AIA documentation, and construction document control processes.
  • Proven ability to manage project scope, evaluate change requests, and implement effective contingency planning strategies to mitigate project risks.
  • Expertise in developing, maintaining, and monitoring construction schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project action item logs.
  • Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
  • Experience collaborating with engineering and design teams to develop cost-effective, constructible solutions that improve project execution and contractor productivity.
  • Strong construction estimating and cost management skills, including budget development, tracking, and subcontractor financial administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain comprehensive QA/QC programs, accurate as-built documentation, punch lists, and daily/weekly progress reporting.
  • Extensive knowledge of construction safety management programs, including Job Site Safety Analysis (JSA), rigging plans, environmental risk assessments, job audits, confined space procedures, lockout/tagout programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  • Ability to successfully manage and coordinate large-scale, multi-trade construction projects and subcontractor activities from mobilization through project completion.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to drive contractor performance, improve field efficiencies, and resolve complex project issues.
  • Ability and willingness to learn and apply emerging technologies related to microgrids, distributed energy resources, and advanced power systems applications.


Qualifications:

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum of seven (7) years of turnkey construction management experience; OR
  • Associate degree from an accredited institution with minimum of nine (9) years of turnkey construction management experience; OR
  • In lieu of degree, minimum twelve (12) years of turnkey construction management experience
  • Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. 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
  • This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton's Driver Safety Policy and requires a current, unrestricted driver's license along with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire
  • Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter
  • May be required to submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Journeyman Certification
  • PMP Certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license
  • OSHA 30 Certification
  • Field construction experience within electrical infrastructure, utility, industrial, or energy projects
  • Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and NETA standards
  • Experience with Primavera P6 Scheduling Software or Microsoft Project
  • First Aid and CPR Certification

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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 8/1/2026

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.

About EATON

Eaton Corporation plc is a multinational power management company with 2020 sales of $17.9 billion, founded in the US. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power more efficiently, safely, and sustainably. Eaton operates through three main business segments: Electrical Products, Electrical Systems and Services, and Hydraulics. The Electrical Products segment designs, manufactures, markets, and sells electrical components, such as circuit breakers, switches, and electrical protection and control devices. The Electrical Systems and Services segment offers electrical power distribution and assemblies, as well as engineering services and automation and control solutions. The Hydraulics segment provides products such as pumps, motors, valves, cylinders, and filtration products. Eaton has a global presence with operations in North America, Europe, Asia, and other regions.
Learn more about EATON
Size
85,947 employees
Market Cap
$62.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.4 billion
Founded
2009
5 Year Trend
-0.1%
Revenue
$17.8 billion
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