About the company
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Commercial Lighting Project Manager based in the United States.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate commercial lighting fixture packages, ensuring all project requirements are met accurately and on time.
- Review customer purchase orders, including terms and conditions, and enter purchase and sales orders into the company's Eclipse system.
- Prepare, submit, and review product submittals, ensuring customer approvals are obtained before materials are released for production or shipment.
- Maintain organized project documentation, including detailed project binders and records of orders, approvals, and changes.
- Communicate regularly with customers regarding project progress, providing weekly shipment status updates and promptly addressing questions or concerns.
- Coordinate with manufacturers and suppliers to expedite shipments, meet project deadlines, and align the delivery of lighting fixtures, lamps, and related materials.
- Manage change orders, including material requirements, pricing adjustments, and associated documentation.
- Resolve billing discrepancies and disputes with customers or vendors, arrange returns for incorrect, defective, or damaged products, and coordinate replacement materials and credits.
- Prepare and review project balance sheets to verify accurate billing and support overall project profitability.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline preferred; equivalent education or relevant professional experience may be considered.
- Two to five years of experience in construction, commercial lighting, electrical distribution, wholesale, or a related field preferred.
- Solid understanding of lighting systems, including fixtures, lamps, and lighting controls.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required; experience with Eclipse or similar order management systems preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize competing deadlines, maintain accurate documentation, and coordinate complex orders.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, customer-focused mindset.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Conditions
- Base salary starting at $65,000+ per year, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, training, education, certifications, and market considerations.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Vacation, holidays, sick leave, and additional leave benefits.
- Potential remote work opportunities or the option to work from an alternative branch location.