Construction Manager

Eaton Corporation • Columbus, OH

9d • $97,000 - $143,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with 5+ years of progressive construction-management experience, or a bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience.
• 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.
• Candidates must reside within a 75-mile radius of Worthington, OH. Active-duty military members are exempt from this geographical limitation
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree