Project Manager - Critical Power Projects

Eaton is hiring a Project Manager for Critical Power Projects within its Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division. The job is remote, but you must live in one of the listed states and have ready access to a major airport. It involves leading design-build and critical power infrastructure projects, with up to 50% travel.

This role is for someone with project management experience in design-build electrical projects supporting critical power infrastructure. You will manage electrical, mechanical, and civil contract work and oversee projects from site assessment through commissioning and closeout.

What you will do

• Handle contract administration for electrical, mechanical, and civil disciplines, including scope management, change control, schedules of values, and budget oversight.
• Lead design-build and critical power infrastructure projects through the full lifecycle, from site assessment and scope development to commissioning and closeout.
• Manage planning, scheduling, budgeting, contract and subcontract administration, change management, and resource coordination.
• Direct modernization, upgrade, installation, and commissioning of electrical power systems and critical power equipment, including utility, generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure.
• Oversee multiple concurrent projects while meeting safety, quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Provide technical and project leadership to internal teams, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors, and serve as the primary point of contact during project execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate engineering, procurement, construction, and field activities.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and change orders while maintaining contract compliance and meeting financial objectives.
• Support sales and service teams with technical expertise and project execution strategies for critical power and electrical infrastructure solutions.

What they are looking for

• Bachelor's degree with at least three years, an associate degree with at least four years, or a high school diploma/GED with at least six years of project management experience in design-build electrical projects supporting critical power infrastructure.
• A valid, unrestricted driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record. This role is designated a Regular Driver under Eaton's Driver Safety Policy, and a motor vehicle record check is required upon hire.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions.
• Ability to obtain access to military and government sites, including eligibility to apply for and maintain a security clearance.
• Must currently reside in California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, or Louisiana. No relocation is offered.
• Willingness to submit to periodic customer-required background and drug screenings.
• Ability to complete and maintain compliance with Eaton's safety program, including role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker program and annual re-certifications.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future. Eaton will not support CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, or I-485 job portability.

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• PMP certification and experience with Primavera P6 and/or MS Project.
• Knowledge of data center and critical power infrastructure projects, including packaged equipment solutions.
• Multi-discipline construction expertise in electrical, mechanical, structural, and civil work.
• Military experience.

Pay and benefits

The expected annual salary range is $93,750 to $156,000. The position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Eaton notes the salary range is a general guideline and that actual pay depends on candidate skills, experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations.

Eaton provides health and welfare benefits and retirement benefits, along with programs for paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Other details

The application window is anticipated to close on August 15th, 2016.

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