Data Center Construction Lead

Eaton; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton’s Engineering Service & Systems Division is seeking a proactive Construction Manager to lead complex data center projects. You will drive full-cycle delivery from planning and budgeting through scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management, ensuring on-site execution stays on course.

You will collaborate across teams, manage resources, and serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders while promoting safety initiatives and coordinating with district operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 10 years progressive experience in construction management, site supervision or project coordination, including at least 5 years leading electrical, industrial or general construction projects OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant construction management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or project management role.
• Must possess a current, unrestricted driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record per Eaton policy.
• Eaton does not sponsor immigration for this position.
• Candidates must reside within a 75-mile radius of Boydton, VA, Charlotte, NC, or Smyrna, GA.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle project delivery—from planning and budgeting to scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Conduct thorough reviews of technical requirements, scope of work, and timelines during project handoff.
• Leverage project management tools and software to track milestones, manage deliverables, and ensure on-site execution stays on course.
• Facilitate and lead project meetings, maintaining clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate Eaton’s work around other trades to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption.
• Manage project closeout activities including punch lists, issue resolution, warranty handoff, and transition to ownership.
• Act as the primary on-site contact for all EESS-related activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Partner with District Operations to promote and enforce safety initiatives across all job sites.
• Oversee financial performance through cost control, change order management, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with commercial operations, sales engineers, and technical support teams to align client expectations with project deliverables.
• Implement strategic program-level changes and initiatives from the Strategic Operations team.
• Mentor and guide team members, sharing expertise in project management and operational excellence to build team capability.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Budgeting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

Eaton’s Engineering Service & Systems Division is seeking a proactive Construction Manager to lead complex data center projects. You will drive full-cycle delivery from planning and budgeting through scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management, ensuring on-site execution stays on course.

You will collaborate across teams, manage resources, and serve as the primary contact for internal and external stakeholders while promoting safety initiatives and coordinating with district operations