Global Construction Programs Director

Eaton; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 182,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Director of Construction Projects to lead its global portfolio of capital construction efforts, spanning manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, offices, and distribution centers. The role reports to the VP, Global Real Estate and requires executive level collaboration across functions to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery.

The position commands extensive governance, design standards, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; minimum 10 years in capital projects, construction management, and real estate development.
• Minimum of 5 years leading large-scale industrial construction projects; U.S. work authorization.

Responsibilities

• Lead global capital project portfolio across manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, offices, distribution centers, and other sites.
• Oversee all phases from planning through turnover with governance and risk management.
• Drive capital efficiency and consistency across portfolio; manage external partners and vendors.
• Provide executive reporting, dashboards, and KPI updates to leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Executive reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or related master's

Tools

BIM

Enterprise project management platforms

Digital reporting tools

Job description

Eaton is seeking a Director of Construction Projects to lead its global portfolio of capital construction efforts, spanning manufacturing facilities, R&D centers, offices, and distribution centers. The role reports to the VP, Global Real Estate and requires executive level collaboration across functions to ensure safe, on-time, within-budget delivery.

The position commands extensive governance, design standards, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on