Gear Project Manager- Experienced

Colonial Electric Supply • King of Prussia, PA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Gear Project Manager leads the switchgear project team and is responsible for successful project outcomes for both the customer and Colonial. Serving as the customer’s point of contact after order commitment, this role coordinates project activities, timelines, technical personnel, negotiations, product approvals, bills of material, and shipping information in the company’s proprietary Jobtrack software. The Project Manager responds to customer inquiries and enters data as needed to keep projects moving.

The role includes reviewing switchgear specifications, plans, drawings, and changes; obtaining manufacturer and sales-representative pricing and lead times; preparing proposals and cost estimates; following up on quotes; reviewing submittal approvals; and updating quotes to reflect approvals, drawing bulletins, and addendums. The Project Manager works to maximize sales and profitability, provide value-added service, strengthen customer relationships, and collaborate with Sales, management, vendors, and the Project Management team. Staying current on product information and emerging technologies is also part of the position.

Requirements

• Gear, lighting, electrical, and/or construction project processing 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 accurately match and enter information.
• Strong communication skills and continuous follow-up.
• Leadership and ability to coordinate all aspects of a project.
• High level of responsibility and a friendly demeanor.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the switchgear project team and coordinate project activities to support successful outcomes for the customer and Colonial.
• Serve as the customer’s point of contact after order commitment and respond to customer inquiries.
• Coordinate project actions and timelines, including negotiations, technical personnel, bills of material, product approvals, and shipping information.
• Enter and maintain project data in Jobtrack and communicate with customers and vendors.
• Read and review switchgear specifications, plans, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Request pricing and lead times from manufacturers and sales representatives.
• Prepare comprehensive, timely switchgear proposals and accurately cost-estimate projects.
• Maximize sales and profitability by understanding the marketplace and pursuing competitive selling prices.
• Follow up with customers on quotations.
• Provide value-added service through evaluation of existing blueprints.
• Review submittal approvals and update quotes accordingly.
• Review switchgear changes in drawing bulletins and addendums and update quotes accordingly.
• Seek opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and deepen customer relationships.
• Collaborate with Sales and management on customer status, history, changes, potential, quotations, strategies, and other relevant sales information.
• Collaborate with the Project Management team throughout the project.
• Stay current with new product information and emerging technologies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with a choice of traditional PPO or flexible health plan with a tax-free health savings account.
• Comprehensive and affordable medical coverage, with preventive care covered at 100% and 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 purchases, and LASIK discounts.
• 401(k) with a company match of 25% of employee contributions up to 6% of annual earnings.
• Life insurance 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 parents caring for a newborn or adopted child.

What This Job Offers

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