Lighting Project Manager jobs in the United States

• Perform Project Management for Custom Product and Custom Project orders and escalated WAC STRUT orders from Order Entry through Shipping. Maintain our Custom Product and WAC STRUT project schedule.
• Review and redline technical engineering drawings to reflect updates prior to sending to the customer.
• Work closely with our Overseas Factory to maintain Bill of Material and Routing Schedules and resolve technical issues with our Overseas Engineering Group.
• Work cross functionally to review and resolve engineering issues during product development.
• Deliver Quotations to customers by utilizing Sales and Technical knowledge for the preparation of quotation packages for complex projects. Identify alternatives for discontinued items. Flag potential material conflicts.
• Support all levels of Material Quotes as requested by Inside Sales, Outside Sales Reps and Customers in accordance with designated timelines and deadlines.
• Revise Layouts and Schedules to incorporate proposed product alternatives, working with urgency on all projects to meet tight deadlines as directed.
• Coordinate bid strategy with Inside Sales, Territory Sales Managers, and Outside Sales Representatives. Interpret customer requirements and offer solutions that maximize profitability and add value for the customer.
• Perform root cause analysis of complications on projects or company procedures and suggest short and long-term resolution with implementation.
• Work closely with the Sales Team to prepare Reports and to ensure accuracy of the Project/CRM database.
• Maintain and improve project management process by following standards and recommending improved policies and procedures.
• Follow through on drawing Sign-Offs, deposits and release of production information to maintain the project schedule. Ensure accurate documentation.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of CRM data.
• Respond to elevated Customer and Rep inquires in an accurate, timely, efficient and courteous manner.
• Continuously maintain a high level of product knowledge in order to proactively recognize and avoid project issues.
  
  Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Industrial Design, Product Design, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a closely related area of study.
• 5 years of work experience in a Sales Driven Technical Project Management role with a Lighting Manufacturer, Electrical Distributor or a closely related Lighting or Electrical environment.
• Proven professional experience reviewing and redlining technical lighting engineering drawings.
• Ability and willingness for in hybrid work structure including in person work and travel.

• High level verbal and written communication, time management, Project Management and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail in composing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks/demands to get results.
• Must be capable of independently making decisions on a daily basis.
• Must be capable of effectively managing relationships with a focus on long term partnerships.
• Proven ability to Effectively lead multiple projects and assignments through to completion.
• Must have strong analytical, reporting and business communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
• Proven history of exhibiting a high-energy positive, can-do attitude.
• An SAP power user is preferred, with familiarity with Quotations screens and cross functional department viewing screens.
• Familiarity with using a CRM, such as Sugar, with report building capability is preferred.

The expected salary is $75,000-80,000 per year. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors allowed by law.