Gear Project Manager- Experienced

Colonial Electric Supply • King Of Prussia, PA

17h • Remote

About The Position

The Gear Project Manager leads the switchgear project team and is responsible for ensuring projects succeed for both the customer and Colonial. Serving as the primary customer-facing contact after an order is committed, the Project Manager coordinates project activities, timelines, communications, and information flow among customers, manufacturers, sales representatives, technical personnel, and internal teams. The role includes responding to customer inquiries and entering information into the company’s proprietary Jobtrack software to keep projects moving.

The position oversees switchgear specifications and plans, pricing and lead-time requests, proposal preparation, project cost estimating, quote updates, submittal approvals, drawing changes, shipping information, and project accounting. The Project Manager works with Sales, management, and other project managers to share customer and project information, identify sales opportunities, maximize customer satisfaction and profitability, and stay informed about products and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Gear, lighting, electrical, or construction project processing experience is a necessary fundamental for the role.
• Ability to use computing skills and knowledge to complete required job tasks.
• Ability to understand technical product specifications and drawings.
• Ability to understand and maintain project accounting.
• Attention to detail and ability to match information and enter it accurately.
• Strong communication and continuous follow-up skills.
• Leadership, coordination, and a high level of responsibility.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Friendly demeanor.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or a similar major preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read and review switchgear specifications and plans.
• Request pricing and lead times from manufacturers and sales representatives.
• Produce comprehensive, timely switchgear proposals.
• Accurately estimate project costs and help maximize sales and profitability by understanding the marketplace and pursuing competitive selling prices.
• Follow up with customers on quotes and respond to customer inquiries.
• Provide value-added service through evaluation of existing blueprints.
• Review submittal approvals and update quotes as needed.
• Review switchgear changes in drawing bulletins and addenda and update quotes accordingly.
• Seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and strengthen customer relationships.
• Collaborate with Sales and management regarding customer status, history, changes, potential, quotations, strategies, and other relevant sales information.
• Enter data and communicate with customers and vendors, including maintaining information in Jobtrack as needed.
• Collaborate with the Project Management team throughout the project.
• Stay current with new product information and emerging technologies.
• Coordinate project actions and timelines across the personnel and negotiations involved in creating bills of material, submitting product details for approval, and entering shipping information.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with a choice between a traditional PPO and a flexible health plan with a tax-free health savings account; preventive care covered at 100%; access to the Blue Cross Blue Shield national network.
• Dental coverage, including annual exams, cleanings, and X-rays covered at 100%, with rollover benefits.
• Vision coverage, including yearly eye examinations, eyewear and contact options, and LASIK discounts.
• 401(k) plan with an employer match of 25% of employee contributions up to 6% of annual earnings.
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance at no cost to full-time employees.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal time, and paid holidays.
• Company-paid parental leave for birth or adoption.
• Additional employee and family benefits; employees may ask for the complete benefits guide during the interview process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed