Project Manager

Eaton Corporation•Fenton, MO

4d•$97,000 - $143,000•Onsite

About The Position

Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division is seeking a Field Services Project Manager to direct the execution of startup and commissioning projects for large data center clients. These projects will be completed in conjunction with our District Operations Centers (DOC’s), with the Project Manager overseeing planning, execution, monitoring, control, and job closure activities.

Requirements

Possess High School Diploma/G.E.D. or higher
Minimum 5 years of experience leading and/or managing electrical, construction, or industrial projects; or 5 years' experience in services, sales, or manufacturing of electrical distribution products
This role is designated as a Regular Driver per Eaton’s Driver Safety Policy and requires a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. Candidates will be subject to a motor vehicle record check upon hire.
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.
No relocation is being offered for this role. Candidates must reside within a 50 mile radius of Fenton, MO to be considered. Active duty military candidates are exempt from this requirement.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide daily updates to involved parties keeping them well-informed and synchronized.
Able to work effectively in a distributed workforce and at customer job sites
Ability to influence without authority, specifically through coordination with other trades and contractors on site.
Broad understanding of project management methodologies
Strong analytical skills, computer, and organizational skills
Basic understanding of product applications and customer needs
Must be able to lead and manage upwards and downwards.
Handles pressures well.
Able to influence without authority and work collaboratively with internal and external businesses and stakeholders.
Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings.
Technical skills required to understand legal documents and technical drawings
Analytical skills to identify cost-effective and timely solutions
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
PMP or Commissioning Agent Certification
7-10 electrical field services experience
5+ years managing electrical construction or commissioning projects as project manager or construction manager
Proficiency in project management and construction industry software packages
OSHA 10 & 30 hour general industry or construction certification

Responsibilities

Oversee tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and risk management to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
Receive job handoffs and complete initial technical, scope of work, and scheduling requirement reviews.
Utilize necessary project management tools, software, and other resources to maintain adherence to key milestones and deliverables on site.
Own coordination of project meetings (internal and external) and formal communication plans to key project stakeholders.
Coordinate and navigate Eaton scheduling and work activities around other trades, driving execution efficiencies for Eaton and customer.
Determine mechanisms required for successful job closeout (punch lists / issue resolution, internal warranty, transition to owner or other entity).
Serve as primary point of contact throughout duration of EESS activities on site.
Collaborate with DOC team to communicate any safety program initiatives, concerns, or oversights to customer, contractor, and subcontractor stakeholders.
Provide financial oversight through cost control, warranty, change order management, and risk mitigation.
Work closely with commercial operations teams, including North American Sales (NAS) Project Management Organization, sales engineers, and EESS Technical Application Support (TAS) organization to reconcile client expectations with order commitments, change orders, and timelines.
Implement and cascade requirements associated with any program level initiatives or changes from technical program managers within the Strategic Operations organization.
Provide guidance and mentorship to team members; demonstrate advanced project management, operational and commercial competencies to help develop team effectiveness.