Executive Director, Global Construction Programs

Eaton; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 182,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Director of Construction Projects to lead a global portfolio of capital construction initiatives across manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, offices, and distribution centers. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Real Estate, you will drive governance, design standards, and value-driven project delivery.

This senior role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration, executive stakeholder engagement, and oversight of external partners to deliver projects on time,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in capital projects, construction management, and real estate development.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience leading large-scale industrial, manufacturing, or mission-critical facility construction projects.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• PMP, CCM, PE or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Experience leading global construction program management teams and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead global capital project portfolio, including greenfield sites, expansions, manufacturing modernization, R&D facilities, offices, distribution centers, and other strategic investments.
• Oversee all phases of project execution from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover.
• Prioritize projects to support growth, capacity expansion, operational objectives, and footprint optimization while minimizing business disruption.
• Establish project governance, stage-gate reviews, and risk management processes to ensure disciplined execution and investment alignment.
• Direct RFPs, contract negotiations, sourcing strategies, and vendor performance management to ensure safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Provide executive reporting, portfolio dashboards, KPI updates, and risk assessments to support decision-making and governance.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project governance

Risk management

Construction delivery methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

BIM

Enterprise project management platforms

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Director of Construction Projects to lead a global portfolio of capital construction initiatives across manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, offices, and distribution centers. Reporting to the Vice President, Global Real Estate, you will drive governance, design standards, and value-driven project delivery.

This senior role requires extensive cross-functional collaboration, executive stakeholder engagement, and oversight of external partners to deliver projects on time,