Construction Manager - Southeast

Eaton Corporation•Smyrna, GA

1d•$97,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s Engineering Service & Systems (EESS) Division is hiring! We're seeking a proactive and experienced Construction Manager to lead complex data center projects. In this role, you’ll be the driving force behind project execution—ensuring every phase runs smoothly, safely, and successfully. You’ll collaborate across teams, manage resources, and serve as the key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. This role will include a mixture of on-site and remote project management across multiple locations. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $135,000 a year. This role offers a company vehicle and paid overtime! 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 a minimum 10 years progressive experience in construction management, site supervision or project coordination, including at least 5 years leading electrical, industrial or general construction projects OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant construction management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or project management role.
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
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.
All candidates must reside within a 75-mile radius of Boydton, VA, Charlotte, NC, or Atlanta, GA. Active-duty military members are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or electrical engineering from an accredited university
5+ years electrical field services experience
5+ years managing electrical construction or commissioning projects as a project manager or construction manager, preferably data center 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

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.
Eaton Benefits Overview

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