Project Leader

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is currently seeking a Project Leader to join the team. This is a hybrid role, based at the Burlington, ON office.

Who we are: Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader in providing innovative electrical solutions. We power the world around us, including our homes, schools, hospitals, retail stores, factories, data centers, and more. You will be part of the EatonCare Canada team, committed to providing exceptional project order management to our customers. Our orders consist of electrical products and services provided as a comprehensive solution to meet our customers’ needs.

Joining EatonCare Canada means being part of a dynamic and supportive team that is committed to professional growth and development. As a PMT, you will leverage your knowledge of the electrical industry and gain insight into our business, preparing you for a successful career in Eaton.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $93000 - $117000 a year. This position is also eligible for a sales 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 you’ll do:

The Project Leader is responsible for proactively coordinating all the aspects of large value project orders containing standard, assembled-to-order, engineered-to-order equipment and associated professional engineered services. The PMT shall create customer value by leveraging established processes to deliver a best-in-class project management service.

The incumbent will functionally serve as a customer advocate and demonstrate leadership in all issues related to the project, while communicating with assigned commercial, plant, field sales & service teams. In addition, the Project Leader reviews technical customer inquiries and ensures prompt resolution of these matters through technical acumen or leveraging subject matter experts ensuring on time project execution with financial integrity.

Who we are:

Eaton’s Electrical Sector is a global leader in providing innovative electrical solutions. We power the world around us, including our homes, schools, hospitals, retail stores, factories, data centers, and more.
You will be part of the EatonCare Canada team, committed to providing exceptional project order management to our customers. Our orders consist of electrical products and services provided as a comprehensive solution to meet our customers’ needs.

Joining EatonCare Canada means being part of a dynamic and supportive team that is committed to professional growth and development. As a leader, you will leverage your knowledge of the electrical industry and gain insight into our business, preparing you for a successful career in Eaton.

Essential Functions Include:

• Be competent in all aspects of project management while operating with limited direct supervision.
• Assume complete technical management of the project, including specification review, VDR submissions, complete plans review through in-depth discussions with project quotations team.
• Act to satisfy customer commitments and provide guidance to the assigned commercial support specialist ensuring financial invoicing accuracy.
• Define the needs of our customers, understand the factory capabilities, establish agreement with customer/factory and communicate project deliverables accordingly.
• Manage all aspects of project execution with channel partners, strategic accounts, end users, consulting engineers and OEMs to ensure we maintain and grow favorable relationship with all parties.
• Field and lead proactive responsive resolution of customer concerns with the Eaton operations teams.
• Assume financial document compliance through Purchase Order, Terms & Condition, price verification, and BOM review with sales and/or senior leadership teams.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Demonstrate unyielding integrity and regulatory compliance in all areas of role.

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:
• Degree or diploma equivalent in an engineering discipline, preferably electrical or mechanical.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a related field.
• Successful technical background in residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
• Strong application knowledge of Engineered Products for Electrical Power Distribution.
• Demonstrated construction plan familiarity with comprehensive power systems knowledge.
• AutoCAD literate in the application of Power Engineered Products.
• Successful experience as a Project Coordinator or a Sales Representative.
• No relocation benefit is offered for this position.
• Must be able to work in Canada without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred qualifications:
• University degree or accredited diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering/Technology.
• Minimum 5 years experience in working with electrical products and assemblies.
• Technical Professional Designation (P.Eng., C.E.T., or C.Tech).
• Proficiency in French language will be an asset.

What will make you successful?
The ideal candidate consistently delivers results in a fast paced environment while managing complex, large scope projects across assigned accounts. You demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and creative problem solving abilities. You communicate effectively, collaborate seamlessly with Sales Engineers and Product Engineers. You are highly organized, proficient with Office 365 and other digital tools, and adapt quickly to new technologies to support effective project execution. We are looking for candidates who are diverse in their backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, and who can bring fresh and innovative ideas to our team.

Skills:

• Experience collaborating with Sales Engineers, Product Engineers and Manufacturing plants.
• Managing order entry delays caused by commercial problems, timely receipt of order, and outstanding financial issues.
• Reviewing various drawing processes, e-tools and availability, warranty vs. commercial concessions, managing customer relationships on behalf of Eaton.

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This posting is for an existing vacancy.

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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 Benefits at Eaton Canada / Avantages sociaux chez Eaton Canada for more detail. 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.