Eaton’s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Division (EESS) is currently seeking a Senior Construction Manager - Electrical. Candidates must reside within Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Arizona, or Colorado and be able to travel up to 50% throughout the region to support construction and project execution activities.
The Senior Construction Manager - Electrical is responsible for leading the field execution of complex turnkey electrical infrastructure projects, including power distribution, microgrid, renewable energy, and other mission-critical electrical systems across the region. This role serves as the primary construction leader responsible for safety, quality, schedule, budget, and successful project delivery while partnering closely with engineering, project management, customers, and subcontractors.
The expected annual salary range for this role is $97,000 - $156,000 a year. This position is also eligible for premium (overtime) pay, travel per diem, and a company vehicle.
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.
- Demonstrated experience managing turnkey construction projects from pre-construction planning through commissioning, closeout, and client turnover.
- Strong knowledge of contracts, subcontracts, AIA documentation, and construction document control processes.
- Proven ability to manage project scope, evaluate change requests, and implement effective contingency planning strategies to mitigate project risks.
- Expertise in developing, maintaining, and monitoring construction schedules, budgets, forecasts, and project action item logs.
- Ability to oversee multiple concurrent projects while ensuring adherence to safety, quality, schedule, and financial objectives.
- Experience collaborating with engineering and design teams to develop cost-effective, constructible solutions that improve project execution and contractor productivity.
- Strong construction estimating and cost management skills, including budget development, tracking, and subcontractor financial administration.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain comprehensive QA/QC programs, accurate as-built documentation, punch lists, and daily/weekly progress reporting.
- Extensive knowledge of construction safety management programs, including Job Site Safety Analysis (JSA), rigging plans, environmental risk assessments, job audits, confined space procedures, lockout/tagout programs, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Ability to successfully manage and coordinate large-scale, multi-trade construction projects and subcontractor activities from mobilization through project completion.
- Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to drive contractor performance, improve field efficiencies, and resolve complex project issues.
- Ability and willingness to learn and apply emerging technologies related to microgrids, distributed energy resources, and advanced power systems applications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with minimum of seven (7) years of turnkey construction management experience; OR
- Associate degree from an accredited institution with minimum of nine (9) years of turnkey construction management experience; OR
- In lieu of degree, minimum twelve (12) years of turnkey construction management experience
- Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future. 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
- 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
- Successfully complete and maintain compliance with Eaton’s safety program and policy; This includes role-applicable portions of the EESS Qualified Electrical Worker (QEW) program and any required annual re-certifications thereafter
- May be required to submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings
Preferred Qualifications:
- Journeyman Certification
- PMP Certification and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Field construction experience within electrical infrastructure, utility, industrial, or energy projects
- Working knowledge of NERC/FERC, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and NETA standards
- Experience with Primavera P6 Scheduling Software or Microsoft Project
- First Aid and CPR Certification
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The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 9/1/2026
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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. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
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