Lighting Project Manager

The Kendall Group•Wayne, IN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Kendall Group is comprised of eight divisions with 75+ locations in ten states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fitting products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career. Why The Kendall Group? Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success. Role Summary: Reporting to the Showroom Manager, the Lighting Project Manager is a key member of the Kendall Lighting Center sales team. The person in this role maintains positive relationships with customers by providing excellent customer service. The Lighting Project Manager provides full cycle project management while supporting the projects department. They are responsible for managing all phases of Construction Lighting projects, which may include staged projects.

Requirements

2 years of project management experience
High School diploma or GED
Experience working with MS Office, especially Excel; strong computer and typing skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment
Ability to work well cross-functionally; provide excellent internal and external customer service; ambitious and accountable
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong phone presence and listening skills.
Ability to see, talk and hear
Ability to sit for 8 hours a day

Nice To Haves

Wholesale Distribution/Logistics experience
Lighting experience

Responsibilities

Manage/Oversee Kendall Lighting Center projects from start to finish
Support company products and services to customers calling into the branch by gathering information about their needs
Properly select products and quantities to meet specifications and evaluate alternate solutions
Professional communication with customers
Manage material scheduling and delivery projects with multiple contractors and suppliers
Providing support to the Projects department including expediting the orders, providing shipping schedules, and release documentation
Provide complete project management on awarded projects including vendor negotiations, quotations, submittals, shipping, expediting, billing and returns
Work with vendors, customers, and employees to coordinate material flow
Maintain quality service by adhering to Kendall Group policies, procedures, and standards
Perform other duties as assigned