What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lighting Project Manager position at Colonial Electric Supply?
SUMMARY As the leader of the gear project team, this person is in charge of ensuring that the project succeeds for both the client and Colonial, and is the face to the customer post order commitment. This person is responsible for coordinating all actions related to the project including understanding and meeting all timelines. An analogy for this position is ‘conductor of the orchestra’ where the orchestra are the various negotiations and technical personnel who are creating the Bill of Material (BOM), submitting product details for approval, and entering shipping information into the company’s proprietary software Jobtrack. The PC must respond to all customer inquiries and also enter data as needed to keep the process moving. Here are some examples of activities that need to be overseen:Negotiations with manufacturers Review lighting specifications and drawingsElectrical drawings and fixture schedules submittal to the project design teamSkills necessary to project coordinate:Ability to use computing skills and knowledge to complete required job tasksAbility to understand technical product specifications and drawingsAbility to understand and maintain project accountingAttention to detail, ability to match information and place it accuratelyCommunication, continuous follow upLeadershipImpatienceHigh level of responsibilityCoordination of all aspects of a projectFriendly demeanorQUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Bachelor’s Degree in Business or similar majorAbility to work overtime as necessaryStrong problem solving skills ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONIMPORTANT: Only applicants that complete the assessments sent to their email or that can also be found on the Career Center will be considered. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.