Lighting Project Specialist

Crescent Electric Supply Company • Cary, IL

2d • $65,000 - $72,000

About The Position

As a Project Specialist, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing projects beginning with initiating the submittal process, setting up the file, and ending when the job is closed.

Requirements

• High school diploma and 1 to 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have transportation available to attend meetings outside of the office.
• Sitting, using hands/fingers to handle/feel, reaching with hands/arms, and talking/hearing are often needed.
• Occasionally the ability to lift up to 25 lbs. is needed.
• For plan/specification reading, close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) and the ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) are necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up each job file according to established standards.
• All documentation pertaining to the job is filed according to procedures.
• Ensure that active job files are kept current with all relative information pertaining to projects including customer purchase orders, sales orders, vendor purchase orders, cut sheets, vendor and customer correspondence, change orders, specification sheets, delivery schedules, manufacturer invoices, and acknowledgements.
• Release project for shipment with vendors once written release from customer is received.
• Perform appropriate expediting functions to ensure material is shipped by vendor and received by customer in the agreed-upon time frame.
• Build strong professional relationships with customers and vendors to provide the best customer service possible.

Benefits

• Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.
• Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.
• Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Company-paid holidays.
• Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.
• Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company’s 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED