Project Manager- Power Systems Controls

Nutanix; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Project Manager - Power Systems Controls to lead controls and power management projects from award to completion. You will partner with sales, engineering and operations to ensure smooth transitions and exceptional customer service, while establishing and tracking project cost, quality, and schedule.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams across system design, programming, installation, start-up, maintenance, and modification of automated control and power systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; PM experience 5+ years or 10+ years field PM/engineering with electrical power systems.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Experience with electrical power distribution systems, equipment, installation, and field services.
• Preferred: Electrical Engineering degree; PMP certification; 5+ years implementing automatic transfer schemes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, maintain, and update project schedules for assigned projects.
• Coordinate with team leaders to allocate engineering resources and provide feedback.
• Monitor costs, forecast margins, and report on project performance.
• Lead cross-functional technical coordination with Eaton factories, suppliers, and customers.
• Review specifications, issue change orders, and manage contracts.

Skills

Project management

Electrical power distribution

Cross-functional collaboration

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Are you passionate about leading complex projects and delivering innovative power systems controls solutions? We're seeking a Project Manager - Power Systems Controls to drive the successful execution of controls and power management projects from award through completion. In this role, you'll be esponsible for project performance, partnering closely with sales, engineering, and operations teams to ensure seamless project transitions and exceptional customer service. You'll establish and manage project cost, quality, and schedule objectives while leading cross-functional teams to deliver integrated control and power management solutions in the areas of system design, programming, installation, start up, maintenance, repair, training and modification of automated control systems and power management systems. This is a remote role with approximately 10% travel.The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 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:• Plan, establish, maintain, and regularly update a project schedule for assigned projects• Coordinate with Team Leaders to assign engineering resources and provide performance feedback• Monitor, control, forecast, and report costs on assigned projects within estimated project margin• Manage engineering response to customer emergencies and warranty issues• Establish and manage contracts between Eaton and its customers & suppliers• Review customer specifications and bid documents, and issue change orders when necessary• Technical coordination between internal team members, Eaton factories, third-party suppliers, and customers• Document control and distribution to customers and suppliersQualifications:Required (Basic) Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution with minimum 5 years of project management or project engineering experience OR minimum 10 years of field service, project management and/or proposal generation experience with electrical power distribution systems and high school diploma• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.• Experience with electrical power distribution systems, equipment, installation, and field services Preferred qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution• PMP certified• Minimum 5 years experience with the implementation of automatic transfer schemesPosition Criteria:• Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.• Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter.• Expertise and experience with all project management competencies, including Microsoft Project• Basic understanding of power distribution systems, equipment, and automatic transfer schemes• Experience with factory testing and field start-ups• Experience developing technical proposals according to customer and internal requirements#LI-LS3All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.The application window for this position is anticipated to close on October 5, 2026.We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.Eaton believes in second chance employment. 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