Senior Construction Manager

Eaton Corporation; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 93,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A global power management company is seeking a Senior Construction Manager to oversee project implementation. This fully remote role requires expertise in managing construction projects and a significant amount of travel. Candidates must have at least ten years of relevant experience, with a strong foundation in engineering and management principles. Competitive salary and travel opportunities are included.

Benefits

Health and Welfare benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid and unpaid time away from work

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of Turnkey/Construction experience with a BS.
• Strong computer and organizational skills required.
• Experience with managing project budgets and contractor efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site implementation of project deliverables.
• Support Sales Force and Project Manager during estimating.
• Maintain accurate documentation and project schedules.

Skills

Turnkey/Construction experience

Strong computer skills

Field construction experience

Organizational skills

Customer relationship building

Education

BS in civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering

AS in civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering

Journeyman Certification

Tools

Primavera Scheduling Software

Microsoft Project

OSHA 30 Certification

Job description

Overview

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Senior Construction Manager. The Senior Construction Manager (SCM) is responsible for managing the on-site implementation of project deliverables in order to maintain project safety, schedule, budget, design accuracy, and QA/CC control of the project. The SCM is also charged with supporting the Sales Force and Project Manager during the front end estimating of a project which will carry through to construction. This is a fully remote position that requires 75% travel.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $93,750.03 – $137,500.04 a year. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do

The purpose of this position is to provide Construction Management expertise in Electrical, Civil, Structural and Mechanical aspects of large turnkey construction projects. This position provides expertise to teams of designers, engineers, project managers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Contract and Subcontract Knowledge and Experience
• Knowledge and skills to manage project scope changes
• Ability to create, prioritize and maintain project action item list
• Knowledge and understanding of turnkey projects
• Develop and maintain Construction Schedules
• Work with design team to create cost effective designs
• Improve contractor efficiencies
• Manage contractor budgets
• Manage Safe Work Environment and Program which includes Job Site Safety Analysis, Rigging Plans, Environmental Risk Planning, Job Audits, Confined Space Programs and Lock and Tag Procedures
• Construction Estimating
• Create and maintain project QA/QC Process
• Learn new technologies around Microgrids and other advanced power systems applications
• Contingency Planning Expertise and knowledge
• Support multiple projects
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and punch-lists
• Maintain daily/weekly progress reports
• Manage subcontractor AIA forms
• Document control experience and expertise
• Manage and execute large scale construction projects with multiple trades

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• BS in civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited institution with minimum of Ten (10) years of Turnkey/Construction experience; OR
• AS in civil, structural, mechanical or electrical engineering from an accredited institution with minimum of Twelve (12) years of Turnkey/Construction experience; OR
• In lieu of degree, minimum Fifteen (15) years of Turnkey/Construction experience and Journeyman Certification preferred
• Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
• Must be located in either KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, or FL to be considered, no relocation offered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong computer and organizational skills
• Strong customer affinity and ability to build relationships
• Field construction experience
• Ability to collaborate efficiently within a team environment
• Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, NETA
• PMP certified and/or Professional Engineer qualification
• Experience with Primavera Scheduling Software or Microsoft Project
• OSHA 30 Certification
• First and CPR Trained

Application Window

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 10/28/25.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

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Benefits Overview

Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. See Eaton Benefits Overview for more detail. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.