Senior Project Manager

Eaton Corporation Plc

Kentucky, KY

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$113,000–$165,000 Per Year
SKILLS
American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Analysis Skills, Automation, Budget Management, Change Management, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Estimates, Contingency Plans, Customer Support/Service, Documentation, Electrical Power Distribution, Electricity, Environmental Work, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Financial Control, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Incentive Programs, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Word, National Electrical Code, OSHA, Organizational Skills, Power Engineering, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Primavera, Progress Reports, Project Control, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project/Program Management, Risk, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sales Support, Schedule Development, Structural Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Kentucky, KY
POSTED
30+ days ago

Eaton's ES AMER ESSdivision is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager.

The Senior Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall management and execution of turnkey electrical projects. The PM is also asked to support the sales team, senior project managers, and regional manager during the front-end sales process to ensure a seamless transition from quote into execution. This role could require up to 25% travel.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $113,000-$165,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note that 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.

Job Purpose and Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to provide project management expertise in electrical, civil, structural, and mechanical aspects of large Turnkey Electrical Projects. This position is to provide project management expertise to teams of designers, engineers, construction managers, and electrical/civil/mechanical contractors.

The majority of projects will reside in either the Southeast Region or West Region depending on your location.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Contract and subcontract knowledge and experience. • Ability to implement project financial controls. • Responsibility for project profit, loss, and forecast. • Knowledge and skills to manage project scope changes. • Ability to develop and maintain project schedules. • Ability to create, prioritize, and maintain project action item list. • Ability to maintain daily/weekly progress reports. • Knowledge, understanding, and execution of turnkey projects. • Construction estimating and sales support. • Ability to work with and manage design teams. • Ability to improve subcontractor inefficiencies. • Ability to manage subcontractor budgets. • Ability to manage safe work environment and program, which includes but not limited to:

  • Job site safety analysis
  • Rigging plans
  • Environmental risk planning
  • Job audits
  • Confined space programs
  • Lock and tag procedures. • Strong customer service knowledge. • Contingency planning expertise and knowledge. • Ability to maintain accurate as-built documentation and punch-lists. • Document control experience and expertise.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

  • BS or AS in civil, mechanical, electrical, or structural engineering from an accredited institution or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of project management experience.
  • Experience with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project Scheduling software.
  • Knowledge and Experience in Electrical SWGR / Power Distribution, Power System Engineering, Automation, and Controls.
  • Strong computer skills - SharePoint, OneNote, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Eatons Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

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 H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

Must be located in NC, SC, FL, GA, TN, or KY to be considered, with no relocation offered.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certified.
  • Collaborative & People-Focused.
  • OSHA 30 Certification.
  • Highly organized and skilled in time management.
  • Background in construction.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA 70E, ANSI, NETA, NERC/FERC, NESC.

Application Information

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 1/26/2026.

Eatons Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicants race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eatons Second Chance Employment Policy

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act, and other local laws.

Requesting a Disability-Related Reasonable Accommodation

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Eatons Benefits Overview

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. 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. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview.

About the Company

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Eaton Corporation Plc

Eaton is a power management company with 2016 sales of $19.7 billion. We provide energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton is dedicated to improving the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. Eaton has approximately 95,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information, visit Eaton.com.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Electronics, Components, and Semiconductor Mfg
FOUNDED
1911
WEBSITE
http://www.eaton.com