Regional Project Manager - Central

Eatonu2019s ES AMER ESS division is currently seeking a Regional Project Manager - Central that can be based anywhere in our Central Region. This region covers the following major cities: Chicagoland, Cleveland, St. Louis, Milwaukee, Detroit, Des Moines. The expected annual salary range for this role is $97000 - $143000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. 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. What youu2019ll do: PRIMARY FUNCTION DESCRIPTION Eatonu2019s Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division is seeking a Regional Project Manager will be responsible for directing the execution of preventive maintenance, retrofit, startup and commissioning projects. These projects will be completed in conjunction with our District Operations Centers (DOCu2019s), with the Project Manager overseeing planning, execution, monitoring, control, and job closure activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DIMENSIONS u2022 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. u2022 Receive job handoffs and complete initial technical, scope of work, and scheduling requirement reviews. u2022 Utilize necessary project management tools, software, and other resources to maintain adherence to key milestones and deliverables on site. u2022 Own coordination of project meetings (internal and external) and formal communication plans to key project stakeholders. u2022 Determine mechanisms required for successful job closeout (punch lists / issue resolution, internal warranty, transition to owner or other entity). u2022 Serve as primary point of contact throughout duration of EESS activities on site. u2022 Collaborate with DOC team to communicate any safety program initiatives, concerns, or oversights to customer, contractor, and subcontractor stakeholders. u2022 Provide financial oversight through cost control, warranty, change order management, and risk mitigation. u2022 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. u2022 Join forces with local Service Sales Specialist, DOC Manager and Regional Director (if support across DOCs) to review pipeline and identify orders that will require project management. Skills: POSITION CRITERIA: u2022 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide daily updates to involved parties keeping them well-informed and synchronized. u2022 Able to work effectively in a distributed workforce and at customer job sites. u2022 Broad understanding of project management methodologies u2022 Strong analytical skills, computer, and organizational skills u2022 Basic understanding of product applications and customer needs u2022 Must be able to lead and manage upwards and downwards. u2022 Manages pressures well. u2022 Able to influence without authority and work collaboratively with internal and external businesses and stakeholders. u2022 Submit to periodic customer required background and drug screenings. u2022 Technical skills required to understand legal documents and technical drawings. u2022 Analytical skills to identify cost-effective and timely solutions. Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: u2022 Bacheloru2019s degree from an accredited institution u2022 Minimum 5 years of experience leading and/or managing electrical, construction, or industrial projects; or 5 yearsu2019 experience as a project manager services, sales, or manufacturing of electrical distribution products. u2022 In lieu of a Bachelors degree, minimum 7 years of experience leading and/or managing electrical, construction, or industrial projects; or 7 yearsu2019 experienceas a project manager services, sales, or manufacturing of electrical distribution products. u2022 Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driveru2019s license. u2022 Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: u2022 PMP or Commissioning Agent Certification u2022 7-10 electrical field services experience u2022 5+ years managing electrical construction or commissioning projects as project manager or construction manager. u2022 Proficiency in project management and construction industry software packages Additional Information: LOMINGER COMPETENCIES u2022 Gets results through self and others u2022 Thinks and acts strategically building customer relationships u2022 Builds organizational capability through enhancing partnerships and taking initiative u2022 Enables digital mindset to drive efficiency, speed, and effectiveness through data and information SKILL DEVELOPMENT u2022 Strategy/Planning u2022 Cross Func./Bus. Interaction u2022 Project & Program Management u2022 Operations u2022 Commercial/ Sales Acumen 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 the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws. You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the 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 us at 1-800-836-6345 to discuss your specific need. Only accommodation requests will be accepted by this phone number. 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.

Created: 2026-01-26