Project Manager - Transportation and Specialty Outdoor Lighting

The Lighting Group, LLC is one of the largest independent lighting and lighting control sales agencies in the Western United States. We represent a diverse group of lighting, transportation, sports lighting and lighting controls manufacturers. We recognize that before and after sale, top-tier service and support is paramount to the positive outcome of projects and the success of our stakeholders. We provide these services to manufacturers, the design community, developers, municipalities, utilities, school districts, state & local governments, contractors and distributors: sales & marketing, local and factory training, product selection assistance, product demonstration & mock-ups, quotations, design build/ design assist services and construction administration & project management.

We are looking for a talented and experienced full-time Transportation & Specialty Outdoor Project Manager responsible for organizing and managing transportation & specialty outdoor lighting projects from quotation department hand-off to completion. This includes:

· Review and confirmation of the bill of material

· Entering the order

· Interfacing with the factory(s) for shipping and delivery, and:

· Handling all distributor/contractor issues encountered through the completion of the project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Proactively provide project management for active transportation & specialty lighting projects, including prioritizing tasks and coordination issues.

· Establish and maintain strong working relationships with factories, contractors and the distributor community as evidenced by positive feedback from customers.

· Develop and nurture teamwork with peers to create a positive, energized work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

· At least 3 years lighting experience.

· Direct customer contact with lighting manufacturers, distributors and contractor communities.

· Use of lighting manufacturers and/or lighting industry order entry software for orders, quotes and/or issue resolution.

· Demonstrated understanding and use of lighting manufacturer’s product literature to respond to customer inquiries.

· Practical appreciation of the complex nature of lighting manufacturers, lighting agency and electrical distributor relationships.

· Applied experience with computer software, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

· Proven ability to use logical, analytical thinking in problem solving.

· Established credibility in the lighting industry based on organizational skills, attention to detail, follow-through and customer interactions.

· Finely developed written and verbal communication skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Ability to Relocate:

• Seattle, WA 98108: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person