Regional Project Operations Manager - Northeast

Eaton is a leader in electrical engineering services and systems, currently seeking a Northeast Regional Manager for Design Build Projects. This role involves shaping the Project Services strategy, leading a team in executing electrical turn-key projects, and driving growth within the Northeast Region.

Responsibilities:

• Develop strategy for growth of the Project Operations business within region, playing an instrumental role in evolving overall strategy
• Build an effective and skilled staff through recruiting, goal setting, communications, development, appraisal and conformance to company policies
• Enhance Eaton’s position in region, adding value to target customers, and establishing Eaton as the premiere electrical solutions provider in the industry
• Tailor, refine and carry Eaton’s complete Project Services Business Unit “Solution” to the customer
• Represent all of the electrical group’s products and service, positioning Eaton for turnkey opportunities, lifecycle services, capital projects and MRO purchases
• Effectively collaborate with cross functional leadership to share resources to maximize the output of all segments within the organization and develop new business markets
• Oversee day-to-day operations for region for EESS’ Project Services Business Unit, including resources/manpower, financials (Orders, Sales, Standard Margin and Region Budget), sales & marketing within the organization
• Prepare the necessary business plans; including schedules, financial forecasts, budgets and personnel requirements for solving major problems or tasks as required
• Assist the North America Project Services Operations Manager and the Director in developing and implementing an approved profit plan for the Business Unit
• Interface and coordinate with other plants, Regions and Districts within the company and outside vendors to procure parts and services for the operations
• Maintain the security and effective allocation of the company’s resources and assets
• Assure the safety of all employees and strict compliance with safety policies
• Lead bi-monthly backlog reviews of all projects within the assigned Region and communication schedules and deliverables as well as promptly communicate changes and updates
• Manage select projects as needed in addition to leadership responsibilities

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution OR in lieu of a degree a minimum of fifteen (15) years' military or power distribution project management experience
• Minimum eight (8) years' experience leading turnkey/design build projects
• Minimum three (3) years' experience managing direct reports
• 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 H1B, H1-B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc
• Ability and willingness to travel 30%
• Experience with Power Distribution equipment and the application in turnkey engineering design and construction projects
• Experience in two of the following; field sales, solution management and project management
• Current Federal Clearance or the ability to obtain one
• Experience writing proposals for multiple customer markets
• Experience with various contract types/vehicles
• Professional Engineering License
• General Contractors License
• Electrical Contractor License
• Project Management Certification (PMP)