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Eaton’s electrical engineering and services is currently seeking a lead electrical project manager to join our teamThis position will be based at our glendale hts, il location, another eaton facility, or remote.
Position overview:
The lead electrical project manager is responsible for the use of modern project management tools and techniques to execute projects related to the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrical power system modificationsModernization projects will relate to the electrical power generation, transmission, and distribution industry with focus on complex turnkey electrical generation (conventional and renewables) and distribution projects these type of project entail significant eaton equipment familiarity and service platforms around eaton equipmentThe lead electrical project manager will use his/her knowledge of industrial and utility power distribution equipment, power system engineering, substation design, & construction safety to deliver projects with a high degree of professionalism and safetyThe lead electrical project manager will have full responsibility of project and authority to complete his/her assigned project from inception to scope development, planning, execution, management of people and resourcesHe or she will have the discipline to create clear and achievable cost, quality, and schedule objectives and follow these objectives through to successful completion.
The lead electrical project manager will also provide technical leadership to the district sales & service teamsIndividual must be capable of self-managing and directing a team on awarded projects for electrical equipment, including working knowledge of electrical substation design & installationEquipment includes transformers, oil circuit breakers, power circuit breakers, power supplies, integrated housings, protective relaying, power cable, substation equipment, motor control centers, medium voltage control, excitation equipment, automatic transfer switches, rotating equipment, and ac drives.
Candidate must have a strong focus on customer satisfaction and a track record of successful project execution experience to deliver technical solutions to customersStrong communication and interpersonal skills are a must, with ability to be flexible to adjust to changing project conditionsStrong computer skills are requiredTravel is required.
Making what matters work at eaton takes the passion of every employee around the worldWe create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every dayIt’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
In this function you will:
Manages & maintains the commercial contract between eaton and its customers
Estimates, prepares, submits, and manages change orders between customer and eaton
Manages and communicates the scope of work & responsibilities between eaton’s customers, eaton’s employees, & eaton’s suppliers / sub-contractors
Establishes, and manages the contract(s) between eaton and its vendors & subcontractors
Plans, establishes, maintains, and regularly updates a project schedule on assigned projects
Manages communication, and distributes documentation between eaton and its customers
Monitors, reports, and controls costs on assigned projects within estimated project margin
Reports, forecasts, and presents project financial activity to eaton’s management
Prepares, distributes, and follows through with project safety plan
Responsible for financial performance of project including profitability, project revenue, and cash flow
When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger
Qualifications
Required (basic) qualifications:
Bs electrical engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum of 15 years of engineering experience or minimum 10 years of project management experience.
Must be legally authorized to work in the united states without company sponsorship.
Must reside within a 50-mile radius of the work locations listed as no relocation is being offered for this position.
Preferred qualifications:
Professional engineer qualification
Working knowledge of nerc/ferc, nesc, nec, ansi, neta
Pmp certified
Position criteria:
Successfully complete and maintain compliance with eaton’s safety program and policies
Periodically submit to background/drug screens as required by customers for on-site work
Osha 30 certification
First aid and cpr trained
Demonstrated experience with microsoft project or primavera scheduling software
Demonstrated experience with microsoft office suite – excel, outlook, word, teams, powerpoint, etc.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employeesEmployment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant`s 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.
We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-beingListed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site.
Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating eaton sites)
Healthcare/retirement savings programs
Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance
Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development
Health, dental, vision & wellness programs
Donation matching (u.s., canada, puerto rico)
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What you will get from us
Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and servicesWe provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliablyMaking what matters work at eaton takes the passion of every employee around the worldWe create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each dayIt’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach oursEaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countriesWe have approximately 85,000 employees.
We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what mattersOur culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeedWe pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or backgroundIn the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the human rights campaign and almost fifty percent of our board of directors represented diverse groupsWhen we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.
We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learningWe are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employeesEmployment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant`s 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.
Job: engineering
Region: north america – us/puerto rico
Organization: essg eessd electrical engrg svcs systems div
Job level: individual contributor
Schedule: full-time
Is remote work (i.eWorking from home or another eaton facility) allowed for this position?: yes – hybrid
Does this position offer relocation?: no
Travel: yes, 25 % of the time
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