Lighting Project Manager

At Turtle, we’re redefining what it means to be an industry leader in electrical distribution, and we want you to be part of our exciting journey! For over 100 years, we’ve built a reputation for innovation, excellence, and exceptional customer service—and we’re just getting started. We are a diverse, passionate team spread across the US, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, committed to growth, learning, and creating opportunities for each other. At Turtle, every day is a chance to make a real difference, solve complex challenges, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We believe in fostering an environment that inspires collaboration and sparks creativity, where employees are empowered to contribute to our mission and shape the future of the industry. If you're looking for a fast-paced, dynamic career where your ideas are valued and your growth is prioritized, Turtle is the place for you. Join us and be a part of a company that’s making waves and empowering its people to do extraordinary things every single day!

About the Role

Turtle in New York is actively searching for a Lighting Project Manager to join our team in Commack, NY. The Assistant Lighting Project Manager is primarily responsible for coordinating all aspects of lighting projects from order entry to project closeout and managing customer expectations with the support of the department.

What You'll Do:

• Oversees the complete lifecycle of lighting projects - ranging from small to large-scale commercial retrofits -ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to specifications.


• Serve as the central hub of communication between clients, vendors, and electrical contractors, managing the technical details, procurement, and site logistics


• Maintain schedules with weekly updates


• Oversee multiple projects


• Create submittal packages for approval


• Track shipments


• Schedule deliveries


• Work in a team environment internally as well as with customers


• Project billing


• Generate and maintain change orders


• Seek opportunities to increase sales/margin


• Organize and manage documents


• Excel proficient

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required, Bachelor's degree preferred


• Experience with MS Office and Outlook required


• Highly desirable to have relevant experience, but not required


• A blend of technical expertise in lighting systems (LED, controls), project management proficiency (scheduling, budgeting)


• Strong communication skills to coordinate with vendors, contractors, etc.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 401(k) plan


• Health insurance


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid holidays


• Vacation


• Employee negotiated discounts

Who We Are

Founded in 1923, Turtle is a fourth-generation, family-owned, and three-generation women-owned business, and one of the nation’s largest independent electrical and industrial distributors. Headquartered in Clark, NJ, our Electrical Distribution division operates 14 branches spanning from coast to coast. It is a significant force in the engineering and procurement of power distribution, automation, lighting, and energy projects, offering integrated services for the industrial and construction markets. Turtle Integrated provides on-site MRO procurement, cost-saving, and spend analytics across the US and in Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico.

What To Do Next

You can begin by filling out our application online. If you want to learn more about Turtle, please visit our website www.turtle.com or our LinkedIn: @Turtle.

Turtle is proud to be is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.