Lead Construction Manager

Eaton Corporation; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 113,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Corporation seeks a Lead Construction Manager in Reno, NV, to drive full-cycle project delivery for electrical/industrial construction. The role requires leadership experience, travel up to 25%, and strong coordination with multiple stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.

The position offers a competitive salary range and relocation assistance within 50 miles of Reno. This leadership role emphasizes safety, cost control, and seamless handoff to operations.

Qualifications

• 15 years progressive experience in construction management, site supervision, or project coordination, incl. 7+ years leading electrical/industrial/general construction projects.
• Driver's license with clean MVR; relocation assistance for outside 50 miles of Reno, NV.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle project delivery from planning and budgeting to scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Coordinate with other trades to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption.
• Oversee project closeout activities, punch lists, warranty handoff, and transition to ownership.
• Be primary on-site contact for EESS activities and safety initiatives.
• Manage costs, change orders, and risk mitigation; collaborate with sales, engineering, and support teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or electrical engineering

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

ProCore

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Lead Construction Manager.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113000 - $165000 a year.

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:

• 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

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent with a minimum 15 years progressive experience in construction management, site supervision or project coordination, including at least 7 years leading electrical, industrial or general construction projects OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years relevant construction management experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or project management role.
• 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.
• Relocation assistance will be provided for candidates residing outside a 50 mile radius of Reno, Nevada
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or electrical engineering from an accredited university
• 7+ years electrical field services experience
• 7+ years managing electrical construction or commissioning projects as a project manager or construction manager, preferably large complex projects
• PMP or Commissioning Agent Certification
• Proficiency in project management and construction industry software packages (Microsoft Project, ProCore, etc.)
• OSHA 10 & 30 hour general industry or construction certification.

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