Project Manager

The Company:

A successful, well respected, family owned business that provides products to our customers they can get from any of our competitors. We’re looking for individuals that make them want to buy from us! Our people are what make the difference! We offer a relaxed work environment, competitive salary and benefits, skill development, and advancement opportunities. We encourage our associates to create a fun, upbeat atmosphere that our customers want to be a part of. Our company vision of Success, Together applies to our Associates as well as our Customers.

Summary:

The Project Specialist will be focused on increasing and sustaining, our growth into the commercial plan/spec market. This role will typically encompass a geographic region containing multiple branches and territories.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• The Project Manager will enter the customer's purchase order into our system and manage all releases of product. It is imperative to note that this value is arbitrary and may vary based on job type or by customer/situation.
• Manage the project submittal process
• Manage the project O&M process
• Manage the expediting and release process for product on all applicable projects
• Assist in all freight claims and job disputes
• Manage LOT and DIRECT billing functions for applicable projects
• Assist in the Job Account creation process, including, but not limited to, tax exemption paperwork, credit limit identification, T&C review, minority participation eligibility, job address, price loading, and general contractor and foremen information
• Participate in customer project meetings to review the scope of the project
• Assist branches, vendors, and Outside Salesmen on project quotations.
• Strategically identify jobs and situations where the Project Specialist will complete the entire quotation autonomously with, or without, the assistance of Butler personnel.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with all necessary stakeholders. This includes, but not limited to, customers, vendors, Outside Salesmen, Branch Managers, Leadership, Purchasing, Quotations, and branch personnel
• Create, manage, and coordinate the adoption of a regional Bid Board among Outside Salesmen, vendors, customers, and branch personnel
• Create and manage an electronic, centralized Job Folder file within the Butler network containing all necessary information/communication pertaining to jobs bid
• Create and manage a Project Storage system and release process that is efficient and visible to the Butler Supply network
• Negotiate with vendors and customers to increase project business margin rates
• Design build projects for customers
• Work with stakeholders to value engineer projects, where applicable
• Consistently review projects for opportunities to leverage the Butler Advantage in order to maximize profit
• Assist with training branch personnel, in conjunction with our vendor partners, on estimating software
• Perform customer sales calls to establish necessary relationships and communicate value
• Assist, initiate, coordinate, and/or complete necessary returns applicable to customer projects
• Assist and influence go-to market strategy for each assigned branch and account
• Do not limit workflow and influence on incoming requests — be proactive in communicating and pursuing opportunities

Desired Skills:

• Sound electrical product knowledge
• Strong computer aptitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to generate professional and appropriate emails.
• Requires ability to learn appropriate software quoting applications.
• Working knowledge of Lighting Layout and Gear Quotations Software Preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to apply sound reasoning and logic in performing and advising of daily functions.