Project Manager

Eaton; Worthington (OH); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems division seeks a Field Services Project Manager to lead startup and commissioning for large data center clients. You will coordinate with DOCs, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and serve as the primary on-site contact.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in electrical construction or commissioning, a Bachelor’s degree, and PMP or commissioning certification. Travel about 75%; reside within 50 miles of Worthington, OH.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. or higher.
• 5+ years leading electrical, construction, or industrial projects.
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• No relocation; reside within 50 miles of Worthington, OH.

Responsibilities

• Lead scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation and risk management.
• Receive handoffs and review scope, schedule, and requirements.
• Use PM tools to maintain milestones and on-site deliverables.
• Coordinate project meetings and communication plans with stakeholders.
• Drive efficiencies by coordinating with other trades and teams.
• Oversee closeout: punch lists, warranties, and transitions.
• Be the on-site primary contact; mentor team members.
• Collaborate with NAS PMO, sales engineers, and TAS to align orders and timelines.
• Ensure safety program compliance and risk mitigation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Project management

Influence without authority

Analytical skills

Leadership

Time management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification

Commissioning Agent Certification

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Project Manager.The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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:PRIMARY FUNCTION DESCRIPTION:Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division is seeking a Field Services Project Manager to direct the execution of startup and commissioning projects for large data center clients. These projects will be completed in conjunction with our District Operations Centers (DOC’s), with the Project Manager overseeing planning, execution, monitoring, control, and job closure activities.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DIMENSIONS:• Oversee tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.• Receive job handoffs and complete initial technical, scope of work, and scheduling requirement reviews.• Utilize necessary project management tools, software, and other resources to maintain adherence to key milestones and deliverables on site.• Own coordination of project meetings (internal and external) and formal communication plans to key project stakeholders• Coordinate and navigate Eaton scheduling and work activities around other trades, driving execution efficiencies for Eaton and customer• Determine mechanisms required for successful job closeout (punch lists / issue resolution, internal warranty, transition to owner or other entity).• Serve as primary point of contact throughout duration of EESS activities on site.• Collaborate with DOC team to communicate any safety program initiatives, concerns, or oversights to customer, contractor, and subcontractor stakeholders.• Provide financial oversight through cost control, warranty, change order management, and risk mitigation.• Work closely with commercial operations teams, including North American Sales (NAS) Project Management Organization, sales engineers, and EESS Technical Application Support (TAS) organization to reconcile client expectations with order commitments, change orders, and timelines.• Implement and cascade requirements associated with any program level initiatives or changes from technical program managers within the Strategic Operations organization.• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members; demonstrate advanced project management, operational and commercial competencies to help develop team effectiveness.Qualifications:Basic QualificationsPossess High School Diploma/G.E.D. or higherMinimum 5 years of experience leading and/or managing electrical, construction, or industrial projects; or 5 years' experience in services, sales, or manufacturing of electrical distribution productsThis role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.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 H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.No relocation is being offered for this role. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of Worthington, OH to be considered. Active duty military candidates are exempt from this requirement.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree from an accredited institutionPMP or Commissioning Agent Certification7-10 electrical field services experience5+ years managing electrical construction or commissioning projects as project manager or construction managerProficiency in project management and construction industry software packagesOSHA 10 & 30 hour general industry or construction certification#LI-CM1Skills:POSITION CRITERIA:• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide daily updates to involved parties keeping them well-informed and synchronized.• Able to work effectively in a distributed workforce and at customer job sites• Ability to influence without authority, specifically through coordination with other trades and contractors on site.• Broad understanding of project management methodologies• Strong analytical skills, computer, and organizational skills• Basic understanding of product applications and customer needs• Must be able to lead and manage upwards and downwards.• Handles pressures well.• Able to influence without authority and work collaboratively with internal and external businesses and stakeholders.• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.• Technical skills required to understand legal documents and technical drawings• Analytical skills to identify cost-effective and timely solutions• 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.Additional Information:JOB/PROJECT SCOPE AND WORKING CONDITIONS:• Travel requirements: approximately 75%; with preference for staffing within home region.• No relocation benefit will be provided for this position. Only candidates that reside within 50 miles of a major airport will be considered due to the travel requirements.LOMINGER COMPETENCIES:• Gets results through self and others• Thinks and acts strategically building customer relationships• Builds organizational capability through enhancing partnerships and taking initiative• Enables digital mindset to drive efficiency, speed, and effectiveness through data and informationSKILL DEVELOPMENT:• Strategy/Planning• Cross Func./Bus. Interaction• Project & Program Management• Operations• Commercial/ Sales AcumenAll positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. 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