Electrical Project Manager - Mission Critical

Eaton; Town of Florida (NY); Remote; USD 93,750 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading electrical manufacturing company is seeking an Electrical Project Manager for remote work with up to 50% travel. This role involves managing projects related to critical power systems and requires a Bachelor's degree and significant project management experience. Candidates must have strong leadership, communication skills, and be able to travel within the US and to military sites. This position offers an annual salary of $93,750.03 – $137,500.04 and eligibility for a variable incentive program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with significant project management experience on large electrical projects.
• Ability to travel within the US and to military/government sites.
• Knowledge of data center construction and related electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform site surveys and create designs for electrical infrastructures.
• Lead projects related to critical power systems.
• Ensure project deliverables meet customer expectations.

Skills

Project management

Electrical system design

Communication

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Project Management Professional certification

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Electrical Project Manager - Mission Critical

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Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Electrical Project Manager - Mission Critical. This position is fully remote with up to 50% travel.

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

• Perform site surveys 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 based on customer requirements.
• Use 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 knowledge of industrial and utility power distribution equipment, power system engineering, critical power systems & construction safety.
• Have full responsibility for 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.
• Manage & maintain all assigned projects, take ownership and responsibility for meeting customer expectations according to all contract requirements.
• Prepare, submit, and manage change orders between customer and Eaton.
• Manage and communicate the scope of work & responsibilities between Eaton’s customers, Eaton’s employees, & Eaton’s suppliers / sub-contractors.

Qualifications

• Must possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 3 years of project management experience on large electrical projects; an associate degree with 4 years of project management experience on large electrical projects; or a high school diploma with 6 years of project management experience on large electrical projects (must have a primary concentration on Mission Critical applications).
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Ability to travel within the US and outside of the US without restrictions.
• Ability to gain access to military and government sites and apply for and receive a security clearance.
• Candidates must reside in the Central/Midwest, Southeast, or Northeastern regions of the United States.

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.

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 12/17/25

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing