Project Manager

Eaton is a power management company with 2014 sales of $22.6 billion. Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power more efficiently, safely and sustainably. Eaton has approximately 99,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.

Eaton has an opening for a Project Manager located in Glendale Heights, IL. Eaton is a diversified power management company providing energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. The company is a global technology leader in electrical products, systems and services for power quality, distribution and control, power transmission, lighting and wiring products; hydraulics components, systems and services for industrial and mobile equipment; aerospace fuel, hydraulics and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use; and truck and automotive drivetrain and powertrain systems for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton acquired Cooper Industries plc in 2012. Eaton has approximately 100,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 150 countries.

* Use of modern project management tools and techniques to execute projects related to the engineering, procurement, and construction of electrical power system modifications. * Lead modernization projects related to electrical power generation, transmission and distribution industry with specific focus on utility and industrial power systems. * Deliver projects with a high degree of professionalism and safety, using his/her knowledge of industrial and utility power distribution equipment, power system engineering, substation design, & construction safety. * Have full responsibility for his/her assigned projects and authority to complete them from inception to scope development, planning, execution, management of people and resources. * Have the discipline to create clear and achievable cost, quality, and schedule objectives and follow these objectives through to successful completion. * Provide technical leadership to the district sales & service teams. * Manage and direct a team on awarded projects for electrical equipment, including working knowledge of electrical substation design & installation. Equipment includes: transformers, oil circuit breakers, power circuit breakers, SF6 gas circuit breakers, metal-clad and enclosed switchgear, protective relaying, power cable, substation equipment, motor control centers, medium voltage control, excitation equipment, automatic transfer switches, rotating equipment and AC drives. **Essential Functions:** * 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

**Basic Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an accredited Institution * Minimum of 5 years of experience managing electrical projects * Minimum of 3 years of experience managing field service engineer/technician roles * Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted driver’s license * Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship * Ability to travel within the US and outside of the US without restrictions * No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within the immediate area will be considered. **Preferred Qualifications:** * Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution * Experience in Electrical Power or utilities industry * Experience with substations, excitation, power systems upgrades, protection & control, etc.