Project Coordinator

Sonepar•Champaign, IL

7d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Echo Electric, a brand owned by Sonepar, is a leader in electrical distribution with significant sales across multiple states. As part of the global leader Sonepar, Echo Electric offers excellent benefits and innovative solutions while maintaining a strong local culture. The company encourages an 'adapt, dare, learn' mindset among its associates. The Central Projects team is seeking a solution-driven Project Coordinator to manage projects from purchase order receipt to customer delivery. This role serves as the liaison between Echo Electric and the customer, handling all internal project coordination and external customer communication. The position is located at any Echo Electric Illinois or Indiana locations.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. certificate
1+ years of administrative experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Teamwork attitude and willingness to learn and jump in wherever needed to keep projects moving.
Growth-oriented approach—someone eager to learn, meet customer needs, and contribute to team success.
Ability to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced environment without losing focus on quality.
Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate needs and solve problems before they escalate.
Attention to detail and skill to track progress.
Proven ability to manage timelines, resources and deliverables across multiple projects simultaneously
Problem-solving skills
Computer skills

Nice To Haves

Lighting and/or Controls background preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate projects from receipt of purchase order to successful delivery to the customer.
Serve as the liaison between Echo Electric and the customer.
Responsible for all internal project coordination and external communication with the customer.
Communicate the scope of the project and outline project timelines.
Support cross-functional teams such as quotations and outside sales by providing resourceful problem-solving.
Provide project status reports to customers.
Work with reps and manufacturers to ensure that deliveries are maintained.
Manage change orders and communicate all project changes to the team.
Maintain project files and ensure that all key information is maintained and accessible.
Identify potential roadblocks and proactively develop solutions that keep projects on track and expectations aligned.
Confirm that all invoicing and receiving are complete prior to project close out.
Occasionally meet with customers to establish expectations, timelines, and other necessary project updates.