Construction Project Manager - Hyperscale

Eaton Corporation • Urbandale, IA

2d • $97,000 - $143,000

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER ESS division is seeking a Construction Manager to lead complex electrical and industrial construction projects from kickoff through closeout. The role serves as the on-site leader responsible for safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution, working closely with customers, subcontractors, operations, sales, and technical teams. Projects may support electrical systems, industrial facilities, manufacturing, utilities, and data centers.

The position owns the full project lifecycle, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, risk management, and closeout. It also serves as the primary on-site contact for Eaton’s EESS work and supports job-site safety, cost control, change order management, issue resolution, process improvements, and team capability. Relocation assistance is available to candidates residing outside a 50-mile radius of Urbandale, Iowa, or Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 5 years of progressive construction-management experience, or a bachelor’s degree with at least 4 years of experience.
• Current, unrestricted driver’s license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record; the role is designated as a Regular Driver under Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy.
• Employment immigration sponsorship or support is not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, electrical engineering, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Experience in electrical, industrial, manufacturing, data center, utilities/power, heavy civil, or other complex construction environments.
• Electrical construction or commissioning experience when directly relevant to immediate project needs.
• Demonstrated accountability for project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, safety, quality, and client communication.
• Demonstrated ownership of construction projects from planning and mobilization through execution, commissioning, closeout, and turnover.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Procore, Primavera P6, cost-control tools, or comparable construction-management software used by the team.
• PMP, Commissioning Agent, CCM, OSHA 30, or comparable construction/project-management certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle construction project delivery, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, risk management, and closeout.
• Serve as the primary on-site contact for Eaton’s EESS work, coordinating with customers, subcontractors, vendors, internal teams, and other trades.
• Review scope, technical requirements, timelines, and handoff details to identify risks, gaps, and execution needs early.
• Use project management tools to track milestones, manage deliverables, monitor progress, and keep projects on schedule.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear, timely communication to customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional Eaton teams.
• Partner with District Operations to support job-site safety, cost control, change order management, issue resolution, and overall project performance.
• Support process improvements, strategic initiatives, and team capability by sharing project management expertise and field best practices.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work
• Relocation assistance for candidates residing outside a 50-mile radius of Urbandale, IA, or Cedar Rapids, IA

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED