Project Specialist

About the role

Eaton's Electrical Engineering Services & Systems (EESS) division is seeking a Project Specialist to support the successful execution of power systems and electrical infrastructure projects. This position can be remote within the United States and reports into the EESS Strategic Programs team. The primary function is to provide the Strategic Programs team with consistent and intimate support in managing their projects.

Responsibilities

• Project cost tracking and ongoing cost estimate validation
• Project schedule development and maintenance
• Creation of purchase requisitions
• Material and equipment ordering and tracking
• Subcontractor/vendor requests for pricing
• Submittal generation and oversight
• Document control
• Warranty support
• Development and oversight of Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)/Cost Milestones for revenue recognition projects
• Supporting ongoing intercompany negotiation activities, including interfacing with company resources for pricing on Eaton equipment and services
• Interface with other Eaton plants and services for solutions and price negotiation
• Review and create order summaries based on purchase order and proposal files to identify order entry requirements
• Responsible for equipment order accuracy, value-engineer equipment design, and equipment schedule for the project
• Develop and compile project submittals and Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
• Maintain project schedule, cost tracking, and cost estimate with the project management team
• Maintain project documentation control and lead lessons learned
• Lead program-level backlog meetings and margin reviews
• Generate third-party equipment purchase order requisitions
• Request authorized price levels for order entry in Bid Manager
• Process requests for Bid Manager equipment configuration and order entry
• Provide technical assistance after order receipt and interface with Eaton plants and service organizations
• File intercompany warranty requests and manage warranty for orders
• Manage an entire project as an assigned Project Manager based on project size and complexity
• Manage and support System Factory Acceptance Test
• Develop and maintain customer Schedule of Values (SOV) and assist in vendor SOV
• Manage Eaton plant and factory communication
• Create a bill of materials for a project proposal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 3 years of experience in engineering, sales, project management, or field service experience in electrical assemblies, electrical distribution, and/or power protection technology
• OR Associates Degree from an accredited institution and 5 years of experience in engineering, sales, project management, or field service experience in electrical assemblies, electrical distribution, and/or power protection technology

Eaton will not consider applicants for employment immigration sponsorship or support for this position. This includes not supporting CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT plans, F-1 to H-1B, H-1B cap registration, O-1, E-3, TN status, I-485 job portability, etc.

No relocation is being offered for this position. Only candidates residing within a 50-mile radius of an Eaton location on the east coast of the United States will be considered. Active duty military candidates are exempt from this requirement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in systems software such as Vista, Bid Manager, COM, Oracle, QlikView
• Project/process management experience and skills
• Understanding of revenue recognition, invoicing, and cost management
• Strong sense of urgency and ability to work effectively under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in creative problem solving, conflict resolution, and managing priorities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Project

Skills

• Demonstrated ability in managing multiple projects and prioritizing tasks simultaneously
• Demonstrated ability in verbal and written communication skills, with particular skill in communicating technical information to non-technical personnel
• Knowledge of corporate and business unit policies
• Working knowledge of all software packages relevant to successful performance of tasks
• Strong technical writing ability, organizational skills, documentation and communication skills, and experience functioning as part of a team

Pay

The expected annual salary range for this role is $86,000 - $126,000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.