Eaton
Construction Manager – Eaton
We’re seeking a proactive and experienced Construction Manager in Columbus, OH to lead complex industrial and electrical projects. You’ll be the driving force behind project execution—ensuring every phase runs smoothly, safely, and successfully. This role offers a company vehicle and relocation assistance. Expected annual salary range: $93,750 - $137,500.
Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle project delivery—from planning and budgeting to scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
Conduct thorough reviews of technical requirements, scope of work, and timelines during project handoff.
Leverage project management tools and software to track milestones, manage deliverables, and ensure on-site execution stays on course.
Facilitate and lead project meetings, maintaining clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders.
Coordinate Eaton’s work around other trades to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption.
Manage project closeout activities including punch lists, issue resolution, warranty handoff, and transition to ownership.
Act as the primary on-site contact for all EESS-related activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Partner with District Operations to promote and enforce safety initiatives across all job sites.
Oversee financial performance through cost control, change order management, and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with commercial operations, sales engineers, and technical support teams to align client expectations with project deliverables.
Implement strategic program-level changes and initiatives from the Strategic Operations team.
Mentor and guide team members, sharing expertise in project management and operational excellence to build team capability.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum 10 years progressive experience in construction management, site supervision or project coordination, including at least 5 years leading electrical, industrial or general construction projects; OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant construction management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or project management role.
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or electrical engineering from an accredited university.
5+ years electrical field services experience.
5+ years managing electrical construction or commissioning projects as a project manager or construction manager, preferably large complex projects.
PMP or Commissioning Agent Certification.
Proficiency in project management and construction industry software packages (Microsoft Project, ProCore, etc.).
OSHA 10 & 30 hour general industry or construction certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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.
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 local laws. After a conditional offer and background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call 1-800-836-6345.
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. For more detail, see Eaton Benefits Overview.
Benefits Company vehicle, relocation assistance, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, paid and unpaid leave programs.
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Responsibilities
Lead full-cycle project delivery—from planning and budgeting to scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
Conduct thorough reviews of technical requirements, scope of work, and timelines during project handoff.
Leverage project management tools and software to track milestones, manage deliverables, and ensure on-site execution stays on course.
Facilitate and lead project meetings, maintaining clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders.
Coordinate Eaton’s work around other trades to maximize efficiency and minimize disruption.
Manage project closeout activities including punch lists, issue resolution, warranty handoff, and transition to ownership.
Act as the primary on-site contact for all EESS-related activities throughout the project lifecycle.
Partner with District Operations to promote and enforce safety initiatives across all job sites.
Oversee financial performance through cost control, change order management, and risk mitigation.
Collaborate with commercial operations, sales engineers, and technical support teams to align client expectations with project deliverables.
Implement strategic program-level changes and initiatives from the Strategic Operations team.
Mentor and guide team members, sharing expertise in project management and operational excellence to build team capability.
Qualifications Basic Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent with a minimum 10 years progressive experience in construction management, site supervision or project coordination, including at least 5 years leading electrical, industrial or general construction projects; OR Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years relevant construction management experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or project management role.
Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license.
Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, or electrical engineering from an accredited university.
5+ years electrical field services experience.
5+ years managing electrical construction or commissioning projects as a project manager or construction manager, preferably large complex projects.
PMP or Commissioning Agent Certification.
Proficiency in project management and construction industry software packages (Microsoft Project, ProCore, etc.).
OSHA 10 & 30 hour general industry or construction certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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 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.
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 local laws. After a conditional offer and background check, if Eaton is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.
To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application, or interview process, please call 1-800-836-6345.
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. For more detail, see Eaton Benefits Overview.
Benefits Company vehicle, relocation assistance, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, retirement benefits, paid and unpaid leave programs.
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