Commercial Lighting Project Manager

<h3>Accountabilities:</h3><li>Coordinate commercial lighting fixture packages, ensuring all project requirements are met accurately and on time.</li><li>Review customer purchase orders, including terms and conditions, and enter purchase and sales orders into the company's Eclipse system.</li><li>Prepare, submit, and review product submittals, ensuring customer approvals are obtained before materials are released for production or shipment.</li><li>Maintain organized project documentation, including detailed project binders and records of orders, approvals, and changes.</li><li>Communicate regularly with customers regarding project progress, providing weekly shipment status updates and promptly addressing questions or concerns.</li><li>Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to expedite shipments, meet project deadlines, and align the delivery of lighting fixtures, lamps, and related materials.</li><li>Manage change orders, including material requirements, pricing adjustments, and associated documentation.</li><li>Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes with customers or vendors, arrange returns for incorrect, defective, or damaged products, and coordinate replacement materials and credits.</li><li>Prepare and review project balance sheets to verify accurate billing and support overall project profitability.</li><li>Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders while demonstrating urgency, adaptability, accountability, integrity, and professionalism.</li><h2>Requirements:</h2><li>
<strong>Education:</strong>A bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline is preferred. Equivalent education or relevant professional experience may be considered.</li><li>
<strong>Professional experience:</strong>Two to five years of experience in construction, commercial lighting, electrical distribution, wholesale, or a related field is preferred.</li><li>
<strong>Technical knowledge:</strong>A solid understanding of lighting systems, including fixtures, lamps, and lighting controls, is highly desirable. Previous experience in electrical or construction-related environments is an advantage.</li><li>
<strong>Software proficiency:</strong>Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook is required. Experience with Eclipse or similar order management and business systems is preferred.</li><li>
<strong>Project coordination:</strong>Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate complex orders from approval through delivery.</li><li>
<strong>Communication and customer service:</strong>Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to develop productive relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.</li><li>
<strong>Problem-solving:</strong>Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to resolve discrepancies, address unexpected challenges, and maintain accuracy under pressure.</li><li>
<strong>Personal qualities:</strong>A proactive, flexible, and positive approach, with the ability to work independently, follow direction, adapt to changing business needs, and respond to urgent requests.</li><li>
<strong>Professional values:</strong>A commitment to integrity, accountability, respect, and high-quality service in all internal and external business interactions.</li><li>
<strong>Work environment:</strong>Comfort working extensively on a computer throughout the working day and managing detailed administrative and coordination tasks.</li><h2>Benefits:</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive compensation:</strong>Base salary starting at<strong>$65,000+ per year</strong>, depending on relevant skills, qualifications, experience, training, education, certifications, and market considerations.</li><li>
<strong>Comprehensive healthcare:</strong>Medical, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>
<strong>Financial protection:</strong>Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.</li><li>
<strong>Retirement planning:</strong>Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan.</li><li>
<strong>Paid time off:</strong>Vacation, holidays, sick leave, and additional leave benefits.</li><li>
<strong>Flexible work arrangements:</strong>Potential remote work opportunities or the option to work from an alternative branch location, depending on business needs and arrangements.</li><li>
<strong>Professional environment:</strong>The opportunity to work with experienced professionals in the commercial lighting and electrical distribution industry.</li><li>
<strong>Meaningful responsibilities:</strong>Hands-on involvement in commercial projects, customer relationships, supplier coordination, and project profitability.</li>