What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Management Specialist position at Kirby Risk?
Project Management Specialist – Lafayette Service Center
Join a team where customer relationships, project coordination, and problem-solving come together to drive successful programs from start to finish. In this role, you’ll serve as a key connection point between customers, internal teams, and vendor partners keeping projects on track, communication clear, and expectations aligned.
What You’ll Do As a Project Management Specialist
Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.
When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a company where you can build a career.
Benefits That Work For You
We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com
WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE MENTION WHERE YOU SAW OUR AD
We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application.
Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/
A Safe Workplace is a Drug-Free Workplace
Join a team where customer relationships, project coordination, and problem-solving come together to drive successful programs from start to finish. In this role, you’ll serve as a key connection point between customers, internal teams, and vendor partners keeping projects on track, communication clear, and expectations aligned.
What You’ll Do As a Project Management Specialist
- Successfully navigates complex customer conversations using sound judgment, professionalism, and advanced problem-solving skills.
- Facilitates clear communication and collaboration across program teams, customers, internal departments, business units, and vendor partners.
- Tracks project schedules, budgets, billing, delivery dates, special requirements, and overall program status using internal and external business systems.
- Develops accurate product costing from Bills of Materials while ensuring engineering change levels are current in company data systems.
- Builds strong customer relationships by providing order and program updates, gathering feedback, and aligning budget objectives with customer expectations.
- Supports project success by identifying risks, contributing to recovery plans, following company policies and values, practicing responsible social media conduct, and completing required cybersecurity training.
- College level coursework and/or equivalent 4 years relevant work experience
- 4 years’ experience in customer engagement, material sourcing and/or engineering.
- Knowledge of manufacturing, quality and production control, and planning processes
- Demonstrates computer skills and aptitude, Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- Strong written, verbal communication, interpersonal and customer contact skills
- Occasional Travel required
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7am-4pm (flexibility to meet customer needs)
Founded in 1926, Kirby Risk is a trusted leader in electrical supply, manufacturing, and mechanical solutions. Our culture is built on hard-working, engaged people who treat each other—and our customers—with respect and urgency.
When you join Kirby Risk, you’re not just taking a job—you’re joining a company where you can build a career.
Benefits That Work For You
We provide a complete package designed to support your health, career, and future:
- Medical, RX, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Life insurance & Employee Assistance Programs
- Tuition reimbursement & on-the-job training
- 401(k) with company match & Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
How To Apply
To be considered for this position, please apply online: https://www.kirbyrisk.com/careers . Email questions to careers@kirbyrisk.com
WHEN APPLYING, PLEASE MENTION WHERE YOU SAW OUR AD
We will acknowledge all resumes received via email and respond to requests for help to complete your application.
Please note: You must have legal status that enables you to work in the U.S. We cannot obtain sponsorship. To be considered for a role, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Please get to know us at www.kirbyrisk.com. or via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kirby-risk/
A Safe Workplace is a Drug-Free Workplace